Overview
HIRING: Health & Physical Education Teacher
Location: Abraxas Academy - 1000 Academy Drive - Morgantown, PA 19543
Immediate opening for a Health & Physical Education Teacher at Abraxas Academy in Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be joining a team dedicated to helping at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.
In this Teacher role, you will be providing specialized instruction in one or more subject areas to clients in order to help them learn the subject matter and/or skills. Our teachers work daily 8 hours, year-round, in our residential facilities, and earn generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Salary: $52,000 Annually
- Must pass a drug test and both federal and state background checks
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Days, Monday - Friday
Your Education and Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in related field in subject matter that is utilized for teaching experience.
- State certification (public level I or II) or ability to work under and maintain an emergency permit.
- Must pass a drug test and both federal and state background checks
Other Qualifications
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing
- Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances)
- Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Who We Are
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.
We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.
- Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Life Assistance Program (LAP)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
Job Duties
- Employ a wide variety of instructional methods, behavioral tools, and materials that are most appropriate for meeting standard operating procedures and educational objectives that are outlined in the school curriculum.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the clients’ maturity.
- Create and maintain accurate client/administrative documents such as daily attendance and grade books; summarize achievements in reports for assigned clients including attendance and behavior.
- Develop daily lesson plans and complete all required educational paperwork.
- Participate as an educational team member in coordination with the clients, staff, and school and represents the program in professional meetings, family meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
- Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.
Additional Information
- Location: Abraxas Academy – 1000 Academy Drive – Morgantown, PA 19543
- Hours: 8 hours daily, year-round
- Employment type: Full-time
Equal Opportunity
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. This policy applies to all phases and aspects of hiring and employment.
How to Apply
If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org
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