Education ​/ Teaching, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

Certified Teacher

Keene, NH

Ashuelot Valley Academy is seeking exceptional Education and Mental Health Professionals to join our dynamic and caring team for the  academic year.

Ashuelot Valley Academy (AVA) is a new co-ed school located in beautiful Keene, NH, serving the educational and emotional need of students grades 5th-12th. We specialize in working with students experiencing behavioral challenges due to underlying emotional or mental health support needs. We understand that for some students, attending AVA, is a safe place to stop, assess, develop goals, learn and practice needed skills in preparation for returning to their school of origin.

For others, AVA is a destination or a place where they feel best meets their academic and clinical needs.

Ashuelot Valley Academy is a Non-Public Special Education School that offers an individually tailored, student centered academic program by providing a multitude of academic platforms. Some of our instruction methods include; traditional classroom direct instruction, computer based learning, one-to-one and small group instruction as well as activity based and experiential learning.

Our teachers provide competency-based instruction, and they employ innovative strategies to help students learn. We offer academic support services for individualized learning, and our students have full access to the general education curriculum, as outlined in the New Hampshire curriculum standards.

The Classroom Teacher will work closely with the Academic Team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while participating in the Academic program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• The Classroom Teacher provides instruction, grading and assessment of the assigned academic courses and grade level following the school curriculum.
• Implements student Individual Education Plan (IEP) program needs including direct support, collaboration or meetings as assigned.
• Maintains and submits documentation including lesson plans, progress reports, grading, IEP evaluation and ITP progress as needed.
• Monitors, directs and implements behavioral interventions within the classroom as needed.
• Monitors, maintains and requests academic materials and supplies related to instruction subject areas including completing appropriate forms.
• Participates in on-going school curriculum development, professional development, evaluation and assessment as requested.
• Participates in mandated and assigned professional training offered in the program.
• Directs and supervises teaching assistants with collaboration with the Dean of Students and Academic Director.
• Provides assistance in planning school field trips.
• Participates in faculty meetings as required.
• Maintains students' confidentiality at all times, reports all pertinent information to supervisor.
• Pursues appropriate channels of communication
• Understands the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of Keene Academy.
• Appropriately represents Keene Academy to the community, students' parents and outside agencies.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Reports To:

Academic Director

Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 21 years of age
• Minimum:
  Bachelor's Degree in field of assigned instruction or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent coursework and experience in the field of assigned instruction. A preference will be given to teachers with educational experience related to students with identification/diagnosis with emotional disturbances, attentional issues or mental health conditions.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's Degree in field of assigned instruction, with current teaching licensure. Two or more years' experience in instruction in the field of general education and/or special education, preferably middle school and high school levels.
• Prefer two years' experience interacting with children/youth. This…