Teacher
- Employer
- Nexus Treatment
- Location
- Austin
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Industry
- Education
- Role
- Teacher / Professor
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
* In cooperation with other members of the school team, assess educational needs and the progress of assigned students.
* Provide instruction to assigned students in classes of expertise as assigned.
* Prepare lesson plans suitable to the environment, age group and class mix on the assigned subject area(s).
* Assist students individually where necessary.
* Provide assessments of progress to academic goals.
* Continually look for new approaches to instruction, class content and be responsive to students' needs.
* Provide crisis intervention within the classroom setting and apply TCI or approved de-escalation techniques appropriate to the situation at hand; ask for assistance when warranted through appropriate procedures and keep other academic and clinical treatment staff appraised of inappropriate behaviors.
* Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment.
* Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students and emphasize student responsibility in the educational program.
* Recognize student achievement and provide appropriate reinforcement while redirecting and consequenting student misbehavior.
* Communicate students' academic and behavioral successes and failures through both written and verbal communication to both fellow educational staff and treatment team staff.
* Incorporate cultural diversity into all aspects of educational programming and instruction; attend trainings and other educational opportunities to become better informed and respectful of other cultures.
* Ensure confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines.
* Develop or assist in developing IEPs, test ability levels and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate.
Education, Credentials and Experience:
* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an educational discipline is required
* Active teacher's licensure/certification required; specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED and TMH preferred.
* 2 years previous teaching experience preferred.
* In cooperation with other members of the school team, assess educational needs and the progress of assigned students.
* Provide instruction to assigned students in classes of expertise as assigned.
* Prepare lesson plans suitable to the environment, age group and class mix on the assigned subject area(s).
* Assist students individually where necessary.
* Provide assessments of progress to academic goals.
* Continually look for new approaches to instruction, class content and be responsive to students' needs.
* Provide crisis intervention within the classroom setting and apply TCI or approved de-escalation techniques appropriate to the situation at hand; ask for assistance when warranted through appropriate procedures and keep other academic and clinical treatment staff appraised of inappropriate behaviors.
* Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment.
* Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students and emphasize student responsibility in the educational program.
* Recognize student achievement and provide appropriate reinforcement while redirecting and consequenting student misbehavior.
* Communicate students' academic and behavioral successes and failures through both written and verbal communication to both fellow educational staff and treatment team staff.
* Incorporate cultural diversity into all aspects of educational programming and instruction; attend trainings and other educational opportunities to become better informed and respectful of other cultures.
* Ensure confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines.
* Develop or assist in developing IEPs, test ability levels and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate.
Education, Credentials and Experience:
* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an educational discipline is required
* Active teacher's licensure/certification required; specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED and TMH preferred.
* 2 years previous teaching experience preferred.
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