Newport Healthcare
Newport Healthcare·19 days ago

Teacher

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Location

onsite, Seymour, Connecticut, United States

Salary

$56k – $79k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Academic planningIndividualized instructionStudent progress monitoringIEP/504 meeting participationBehavioral managementCommunicationOrganizationCurriculum supportDocumentationCollaborationTeachingMentoring

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

Ready to join the team?

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