Instructional Support Teacher

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BARRY ROBINSON CENTER - NORFOLK, VA 23502 We are hiring an Instructional Support Teacher! The Barry Robinson Center is a residential treatment facility serving military-connected youth ages 11–17. Our Center provides a holistic, therapeutic environment that helps youth and their families begin the path to healing, growth, and long-term success. The Instructional Support Teacher position provides consistent instructional coverage and maintains instructional continuity. Follows the lesson plans provided by teachers when they are absent. On days when no teachers are out, the Instructional Support Teacher may assist with educational testing, tutor individual students as assigned, or participate in special projects as assigned.

Location: Onsite at The Barry Robinson Center, 443 Kempsville Road Norfolk, VA 23502 Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. Be eligible for Virginia state licensure or working towards licensure. Experience working with adolescents, particularly those with emotional or behavioral challenges, preferred. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide daily education services that meet the needs of students: Check in daily with Assistant Director of Education or designee regarding assignments for the school day. Follow detailed lesson plans left by teacher. If no lesson plan is provided, utilize emergency lesson plans as needed. Leave detailed notes regarding pertinent information from the school day to include a summary of any behavioral concerns and student progress for each class. Document attendance for each class. Provide academic support during experiential learning activities and educational outings as assigned. Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce concepts and provide academic remediation and support as assigned. Assist in maintaining an organized, clean and safe classroom learning environment. Assist teachers with classroom preparation and related tasks as assigned. Assist with administering educational evaluation as assigned. Assist with special projects as assigned. May need to substitute for other Education staff members at times. Participate as a multidisciplinary team member within the education department: Attend departmental meetings and supervision meetings in order to share information and problem solve as needed. Communicate regularly with BRC staff (education, residential, and clinical) any student related concerns or questions as indicated. Initiate and participate in special treatment procedures in order to maintain the safety of the students and others using crisis management skills, de-escalation skills, and hands-on intervention if needed. Provide education liaison services for assigned students: Review previous education records received upon admission. Complete initial Individual Instruction Plan within ten days of admission and provide monthly updates to share with multidisciplinary team during monthly treatment team meetings to review student progress and plan for discharge. Communicate at least monthly with student’s parents/guardians to share updates on student progress and plan for eventual discharge and transition to the next educational setting and document this communication in student record. Ensure that all student-related documentation aligns in terms of the specific information provided and the accuracy of this information throughout all documentation generated during the student’s enrollment in the BRC education program. Complete final education reports and collect supporting documents for students being discharged. Key Competencies: Empathy and patience when working with diverse student populations. Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic learning environments. Strong classroom management and conflict resolution skills. Collaborative spirit with a team-oriented mindset. Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include: Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution Company paid life and long-term disability insurance Generous paid annual leave (Vacation) Paid sick leave 8 Paid Holidays (Juneteenth added 2022, and MLK being added in 2023) Tuition reimbursement, details below: $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure Employee events and activities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual performance reviews Opportunities for advancement And more! The Barry Robinson Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Qualifications