Special Education Teacher Academic Case Manager
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Ashuelot Valley Academy
Job
Description: Special Education Teacher Academic Case Manager
Reports To: Director of Academics
Position located in Keene, NH
Salary from $50K + based on
experience and qualifications.
Full-time, Day Shift, Monday thru Friday, Great Benefits and New Pay Rates!
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The Special Education Teacher will work closely with the whole school team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while they participate in the academic program. The teacher will facilitate classes during the 8 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday workday. Academic program is year-round, and the teacher will work the calendar year with the exception of several vacation periods. They are responsible for generating lesson plans to instruct their students in areas of need per IEP goals and/or core content area, as well as other assigned subject areas. They prepare project-based assignments, utilize a variety of assessment methodologies and engagement tools to support student learning. They also assess students' progress and abilities throughout the school year providing progress and quarter grades. Must hold a Special Education New Hampshire Teachers License to apply.
Ashuelot Valley Academy – Mount Prospect Academy
Company Background
Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing
nonprofit agency founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling
adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of
life.”
MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health
support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and
“difficult to place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home
and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group
homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to
achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals
throughout New England.
Mission:
MPA'S
mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where
students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need
to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop
trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that
promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings;
and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.
Academic Services:
Academic instruction and
hands-on experiences are core elements of Mount Prospect Academy's
holistic treatment philosophy. We specialize in working with
difficult-to-serve youth who have not succeeded, academically or
behaviorally, in a more traditional academic setting.
We
provide full school days at MPA's academic programs. Our teachers
provide competency-based instruction, and they employ innovative
strategies to help non-traditional 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.
Summary:
The Special Education Teacher will work closely with the whole
school team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while
they participate in the academic program. The teacher will facilitate
classes during the 8 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday workday. Academic
program is year-round, and the teacher will work the calendar year
with the exception of several vacation periods. They are responsible
for generating lesson plans to instruct their students in areas of
need per IEP goals and/or core content area, as well as other assigned
subject areas. They prepare project-based assignments, utilize a
variety of assessment methodologies and engagement tools to support
student learning. They also assess students' progress and abilities
throughout the school year providing progress and quarter grades. They
will also provide evidence of Individual Education Goal (IEP) goal
progress for students with this entitlement.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- The teacher functions as part of the academic and treatment team and is responsible for educating and overseeing the supervision of students while in school.
- The 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.
- Aids in developing school field trips.
- Participates in faculty meetings as required.
- Always maintain students' confidentiality and reports all pertinent information to supervisor.
- Pursues appropriate channels of communication.
- Understands the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of Mount Prospect Academy.
- Appropriately represents Mount Prospect Academy to the community, students' parents and outside agencies.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits (Full-time):
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (403B)
- STD & LTD
- Life Insurance
- AD & D
- Comprehensive wellness initiatives
- Paid time off
- Employee discount program
- Expense reimbursement
- Further education opportunities
Requirements, Education and/or
Experience
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Bachelor's Degree Required.
- Currently certified by NHDOE in Special Education, or enrolled in an approved program to complete certification
- Prefer: BA in field of academic content (English, Math, Science...). A preference will be given to teachers with educational experience related to students with identification/diagnosis with emotional disturbances, attention issues or mental health conditions.
- Prefer: NH DOE certification/teaching license. Two or more years' experience in instruction in the field of general education and/or special education, preferably middle school and high school levels.
- Note that we can support someone to obtain this certification and develop a professional development plan to ensure it is obtained in a timely fashion.
- Prefer two years' experience interacting with children/youth, including but not restricted to, camp counselor, coach, babysitting, parent.
Mount Prospect Academy
assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary,
affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and
provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring,
programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion,
ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or
sexual orientation.
Mount Prospect Academy strongly
recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty (employees)
stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine
series and stay up to date with a booster dose if they are eligible to
receive one.
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