Teacher

Newport Healthcare; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking qualified Teachers to oversee all aspects of the facility’s academic program, with support from the Education Supervisor/Manager and Executive Director. You will provide instruction to multiple students at varying paces across subjects and coordinate with families and school districts.

Responsibilities include developing individualized academic plans, delivering instruction via virtual and school curriculum, monitoring progress, updating parents weekly, attending

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is required.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably with middle or high school students.
• Creative teaching approach and ability to adapt to diverse learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized academic plans for each student in coordination with families and school districts.
• Provide individual instruction and academic support through virtual and school-facilitated curriculum.
• Monitor student progress, send weekly updates to parents, and complete weekly charting in the electronic system.
• Support and participate in IEP/504 meetings.
• Attend weekly Treatment Team, parent meetings, clinical calls, and internal trainings.
• Communicate any behavioral, academic, or attendance concerns to clinical and direct care staff.

Skills

Rapport building

Clear communication

Adaptable teaching

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

What You’ll Do

Our Teachers oversee all aspects of their facility’s academic program, with support from the Education Supervisor/Manager and Executive Director. Teachers provide instruction to multiple students working at a variety of paces on various subjects. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing an individualized academic plan for each student, based on relevant academic information and in coordination with families and school districts
• Providing individual instruction and academic support to students through virtual and school-facilitated curriculum
• Monitoring student progress, sending weekly email updates to parents, and completing weekly charting in electronic documentation system
• Providing support for and participating in IEP/504 meetings
• Attending weekly Treatment Team meetings, parent meetings, clinical calls, and internal department meetings and trainings.
• Communicating any behavioral, academic, or attendance concerns to clinical and direct care staff to address concerns
• For young adult programs, overseeing the Learning Lab, scheduling hours, and providing one-to-one support

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (required)
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience, preferably with middle or high school students (required)
• A strong connector who can build rapport and communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and school staff
• Detail oriented and organized, with a creative teaching approach that can be adapted to students with a wide range of learning styles
• Inspired to help young people succeed by supporting their academic engagement and skills while they receive the treatment they need

Compensation Range: $27.98 to $39.18 per hour based on education and experience.