High School Math Teacher

DART | DePaul Academy, South Bend, IN, USA

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring a High School Math Teacher at DePaul Academy Residential Facility in South Bend, Indiana.

DePaul Academy, located in the heart of South Bend, Indiana, shares a campus with the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center. DePaul serves young men aged 14‑18 who have mental health, substance abuse and/or behavioral needs. Utilizing a strengths‑based approach, DePaul provides its youth with access to therapeutic services and diverse social and educational opportunities. Through a blend of evidence‑based treatment, academic and extracurricular opportunities, young men are provided a normalized setting that fosters a culture of learning, growth, and achievement.

Pay
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Based on degree and teaching experience.
Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days).

Small class sizes (6‑8 students), no electronics in class, no standardized testing, no meetings with parents. Medical, Dental, Vision and company‑paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401(k) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment. Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Operational Culture and providing instructional services to students. You will work collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff and program.

• Possess a current and valid Indiana Teaching License pertaining to the subject(s) being taught, and be licensed for grades 5‑12 or 9‑12 as appropriate. Will work with those who have just graduated on obtaining an Emergency permit.
• Have knowledge of instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning; an understanding of various methodologies and research related to learning and working with at‑risk, high school aged youth; effective classroom management techniques and behavioral management styles; effective communication techniques that enable positive and productive collaboration with site staff; and an understanding of technology and how it can be used as an educational tool.
• Be able to establish a teaching rapport with students which results in student achievement in all program areas; diagnose, prescribe and evaluate student progress on an ongoing basis; collaborate with staff to deliver a consistent curriculum and implement a team approach to working with students; confront inappropriate behavior appropriately and take necessary action as outlined in the program procedures; accept additional tasks as assigned, including flexible work schedule and extracurricular assignments.

Monday through Friday 8 a‑4 p

Apply today and make a difference in the lives of youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people to become successful adults. As a High School Math Teacher, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self‑fulfillment.

• Thought provoking
• Enthusiastic
• Dedicated
• Motivations
• Preferred
• Self‑starter
• Peer recognition
• Job security
• Goal completion
• Flexibility
• Ability to make an impact

Bachelor's or better in Mathematics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.