Teacher, Elementary School

Overview

The teacher's role is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential in an inpatient and outpatient behavioral health setting. This person must be well organized and be able to interact with both staff and external contacts (at all levels and sometimes under pressure), and must be flexible, resourceful, and efficient.

A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional material that facilitate active learning
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning material and equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the facility.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
• Participate in department, school district, and parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments
• Schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm

• Bachelor's Degree in education from an accredited institution or related field required
• Nevada teaching license required (substitute teacher endorsement does not qualify)
• Minimum two (2) years related experience required
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state
• Experience working in behavioral health preferred
• Experience working with autism spectrum disorder preferred
• Familiar with elementary and middle school level mathematical concepts including basic math to algebra one
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
• Detail oriented with accurate data entry skills
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.)

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance

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• Full-time

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