Certified English Teacher (7-12 Grade experience)

Together for Youth•Town of Colonie, NY

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Together for Youth Secure Detention is seeking a full-time English Language Arts Teacher to prepare lesson plans and educate students at all levels. The teacher assigns homework, grades tests, documents progress, and delivers engaging instruction across a variety of subjects. This position is based at Albany Secure Detention in Albany, New York, and follows a year-round weekday schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role includes occasional travel and pays $75,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on experience, education, and skills. The teacher provides individual and small-group instruction, contributes to social and emotional learning components of lessons, and creates and distributes educational materials. The role also includes monitoring student performance and behavior, maintaining a safe and orderly classroom, and using pre-crisis intervention and conflict-resolution practices, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention principles and approved behavior-modification strategies. The position must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

Requirements

At least one year of practical teaching experience.
Middle school and high school teaching experience.
Bachelor’s degree and a valid New York State teaching certificate, or an equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a New York State-approved pathway leading to a master’s degree in education and permanent certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel if needed.
Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with students, staff, and external partners.
Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a high school alternative school setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and facilitate lesson-plan instruction for students, including one-to-one and small-group instruction.
Provide input on and help facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.
Develop and distribute educational content, including notes, tests, and assignments.
Supervise classes to ensure students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
Encourage interactive learning and provide personalized instruction to students.
Plan and implement educational activities and events.
Present lessons comprehensively and use visual and audio resources to facilitate learning.
Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.
Assign and grade homework, assignments, and tests.
Observe, implement, monitor, and complete reports on student performance and classroom behaviors.
Provide pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution with students, using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention principles and approved behavior-modification techniques and strategies.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
Perform other duties as assigned.