Language Arts Educational Instructor

WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•South Barre, VT

5d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This position entails teaching middle school social studies at an independent therapeutic school with small class sizes, providing opportunities for personalized and hands-on instruction. The role involves fostering students' love for language and literature, nurturing critical thinking skills and creating an innovative and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with extensive knowledge, eighteen college credits, and experience in instructional specialization with teaching experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree, with a teaching license in the appropriate area of instructional specialization, grades 7 - 12 preferred.
Teaching experience with children with severe emotional and behavioral challenges or other mental health issues preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement academic curriculum and instruction appropriate to each student in the classroom.
Implement social and behavioral programming for each student in the classroom.
Develop positive and therapeutic working relationships with youth, families and staff.
Communicate well with all parties involved with the youth, both verbally and in writing, completing all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Accept and respond to administrative and professional supervision.
Work consistently within the program's mission, following and implementing all Academy and agency policies and procedures.
Willingness to learn de-escalation and passive restraint techniques and ability to restrain youth who are a danger to self or others.