Licensed Teacher - Math or SPED Certification Preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Education

Education and / or Experience Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Valid Tennessee Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements. Valid state teacher’s license. Physical Demands This position requires the staff person to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneed, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear. The staff person must also be able to occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities are required for this position due to the supervision that includes close, distant and peripheral vision, color and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Also, as a job requirement, the staff person must be able to perform a physical restraint on a student using the authorized technique designated by the program and only as a last resort for the protection and hard to self or others. Work Environment The students in this program are termed “At Risk” youth who have been exposed to either the legal or social service system. During the performance of one’s duties, a staff person may be asked inappropriate questions, displays of socially in appropriate behaviors, the use of profanity and sexually explicit language. These students may have a history of violent or assaultive behaviors that could be demonstrated during their stay here. Staff persons may be exposed to racial slurs, derogatory comments, sexually suggestive phrases or threats of physical hard from students toward either staff or their families. There will be occasions when staff will be exposed to the elements of nature and may be expected to provide occasional transportation as required by program needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An individual must be able to perform their duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for youth and peers. Essential

Duties & Responsibilities

In order to perform this job successfully, a staff person must be able to perform each of these essential duties satisfactorily and bona fide job requirements. 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 duties of the position. Develops and implements individualized academic programs be performing formal and informal assessments of academic achievement, social-emotional development, and vocational skills according to governmental and organizational guidelines. Prepares materials, individualized lesson plans, and activities according to assessment goals. Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional techniques by using a wide variety of materials and mediums of delivery and avoiding overuse of any one medium. Demonstrates knowledge of IEP and treatment planning process by reviewing referral and assessment data to obtain each student’s history, issues, and disabilities; by preparing for IEP and treatment planning meetings, providing current, specific data, and creating appropriate goals and objectives; by developing and employing strategies and interventions; by monitoring and evaluating student progress; and by sharing information. Manages the classroom to maintain a safe, secure, and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations, and consistency. Implements expectations and consequences as appropriate for each student as outlined in behavior management plan. Maintains a firm, fair, and consistent approach to the instruction of students and promotes student involvement by reinforcing positive behaviors as outlined in the behavior management plan for the facility and classroom. Anticipates potential behavior problems in students by maintaining line-of-sight supervision of assigned students at all times and assessing their behavior patterns. Ensures the rights of all students are observed and protected through the use of appropriate and respectful communication, proper de-escalation techniques, and correct physical restraint methods when necessary. Projects a positive role model image for students and colleagues by participating as a team member, cooperating with staff, demonstrating compromise and appropriate expression of opinions, and attending staff meetings as required. Utilizes chain-of-command in all aspects of program and follows organization’s policies and procedures. Maintains appropriate relationships with the students by treating students in a respectful manner at all times, by eliciting students’ interest and cooperation, and by maintaining appropriate boundaries. Ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures and other regulatory requirements by reporting any known or suspected violations to the supervisor or through other means identified in company policy. Maintains confidentiality of all student records per program guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of Mastery Achievement Program (MAP) standards by responding to feedback about observations and areas needing development, showing steady improvement or maintenance of 100%, identifying new areas for growth, and expanding skills. Promotes and maintains positive community relations by coordinating efforts with outside agencies, groups, and individuals to expand the teaching program. Communicates and cooperates with families, relevant external personnel, and staff members, ensuring all communication of information (written and verbal) is clear, concise, legible, accurate, and courteous. Provides timely, accurate, and professional documentation by recording daily grades/points, progress notes, progress reports, report cards, IEP goals and objectives, incident reports, and behavior data in accordance with standard practices of the facility. Documents all external and internal contacts and relays student information according to company and governmental guidelines. Assures a classroom physical environment is conducive to learning by maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and work areas, including but not limited to desk, shelves, and storage areas. Assures that wall hangings and posters are appropriate and promote a positive learning atmosphere and that class schedules and student progress charts are clearly and creatively posted. Assures proper maintenance and operation of equipment used in the classroom. Maintains adequate inventory of classroom supplies, by monitoring daily use of supplies and preparing replacement order as necessary.