Job Information
Behavioral Health Associates Teacher-All subjects in Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Administer instruction to students and help them develop the skills necessary to be successful within the school setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instruction to students in assigned classes.
- Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
- Preparation for assigned classes.
- Assessment and reporting of student performance.
- Identifying students' various emotional, social, academic, and behavioral needs.
- Work and communicate with parents and staff regarding student needs and progress.
- Arrive at the job site according to the established work schedule.
- Coordinate classroom duties with support staff and administration.
- Be responsible for equipment and materials for the program.
- Have current lesson plans and appropriate materials available for use by any substitute, if necessary.
- Directly responsible for supervising the work of the support staff.
- Utilize non-violent crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is non-threatening, safe, restorative, and where the students feel respected, accepted, and part of the school community.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Contribute to the school environment using techniques and strategies found within restorative practices guidelines.
- Follow any other job-related directions or duties as instructed by the Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (or)
- Bachelor's degree in any subject area will enable the applicant to recieve private school teacher certification
- Experience from a previous school or agency is preferred
- Experience working with children/students
- Utilizes effective written and oral expression
- Basic computer literacy