Teacher

River View Chartered Public School; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

River View Chartered Public School seeks a dedicated educator for grades 9-12, focusing on assessment design, vocational studies, work study, life skills, college and certification planning. The role includes curriculum development and record keeping, with travel as needed within the state.

The position reports to the Head of School and requires a bachelor's in education or related field, plus at least three years' experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, counseling, juvenile justice or related field
• NH State Certification is preferred
• Three years’ experience in related field
• Successful criminal check, no history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable transportation, and liability insurance coverage
• Strong verbal, writing, and computer skills to work with diverse populations
• Ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong knowledge of public benefit, mental health, child welfare, and education systems
• Organization skills, self-motivation, and ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency and consistency

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage a shared and flexible workspace
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Encourage student behavior that promotes character development
• Develop and maintain meaningful positive rapport with students and parent
• Commit to implementing positive discipline policies and practices that seek to prevent problems and provide constructive opportunities
• Devise strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students
• Alert the staff to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Assist in planning, organizing, and supporting staff and students for off campus activities
• Participate in community outreach activities
• Be a positive liaison between River View and the community at-large
• Help in the effective day-to-day operations of River View Public Charter School
• Takes Part in the development and maintenance of a positive coordinated educational program designed to meet the needs of all students
• Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum and instruction
• Utilize Grade Link as a Student Information System- enter curriculum, grades, and other information as required
• Use technology to promote learning, creativity and collaboration
• Create an inviting atmosphere so that each and every youth entering RVPCS feels valued
• Provide on-going interaction, and build trusting relationships with RVPCS students
• Collaborate with virtual platform instructors to ensure success of students
• Participate in fundraising efforts
• Participate in fundraising event planning and implementation

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

NH State Certification (preferred)

Job description

$ 32,900-$50,000 Based on education and experience

Travel : In-state travel is required; out-of-state travel may be required

Supervision : This position reports directly to the Head of School.

Scope of Work :

Grade 9-12, Assessment and Curriculum Design, Vocational Studies, Work Study, Life Skills, Career Planning, College/ Certification Planning, Record Keeping.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Staff:

• Organize and manage a shared and flexible workspace
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Encourage student behavior that promotes character development
• Develop and maintain meaningful positive rapport with students and parent
• Commit to implementing positive discipline policies and practices that seek to prevent problems and provide constructive opportunities
• Devise strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Alert the staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and supporting staff and students for off campus activities.

Community:

• Participate in community outreach activities
• Be a positive liaison between River View and the community at-large

Program:

• Help in the effective day-to-day operations of River View Public Charter School
• Takes Part in the development and maintenance of a positive coordinated educational program designed to meet the needs of all students.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum and instruction.
• Utilize Grade Link as a Student Information System- enter curriculum, grades, and other information as required
• Use technology to promote learning, creativity and collaboration
• Create an inviting atmosphere so that each and every youth entering RVPCS feels valued
• Provide on-going interaction, and build trusting relationships with RVPCS students
• Collaborate with virtual platform instructors to ensure success of students
• Participate in fundraising efforts
• Participate in fundraising event planning and implementation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, counseling, juvenile justice or related field or a minimum of three years’ experience in a related field. NH State Certification is preferred.

Experience

Three years’ experience in related field

• Successful criminal check, no history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable transportation, and liability insurance coverage

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong verbal, writing, and computer skills to work with diverse populations of children, youth, families, co-workers, cross-agency stakeholders, and members of the public
• A good sense of humor
• Ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong knowledge of public benefit, mental health, child welfare, and education systems
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality guidelines
• Organization skills, self-motivation, and ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines with efficiency and consistency