English Teacher (7-12 Grade experience) (2865)

Together for Youth•Town of Colonie, NY

15d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Together for Youth Secure Detention is seeking to hire a fulltime English Language Arts Teacher to be responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels. Duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.

Requirements

Minimum of (3) years of practical teaching experience. Middle school & high school teaching experience, required.
Bachelor's degree and a valid NYS teaching certificate required, or an equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS-approved pathway that leads to a master's degree in education and permanent certification.
Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel if needed.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a High School Alternative School Setting, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate lesson plan instructions to students, including 1:1 and small group provides input and helps facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.
Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
Plan and implement educational activities and events.
Presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
Providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
Creating and distributing educational content.
Ensure classroom is clean and orderly.
Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.
Responsible for observing, implementing, monitoring and completing specific reports regarding student performance and behaviors in the classroom.
Responsible for providing pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution with student, including implementing and using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) principles and approved behavior modification techniques/strategies.
This position will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those of NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Perform other duties as assigned.