Media Teacher, South County Academy

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Dallas, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! This position involves curating, instructing, and managing digital and print resources, acting as both teacher and librarian to support 21st-century literacy. Key duties include teaching information literacy, managing media center resources, instructing on digital tools, and collaborating with staff to integrate technology into the curriculum. The role is responsible for teaching students with significant emotional/behavioral needs in a clinical residential school setting. The teacher will develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards. This position works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability, and professional guidance to students in FSRI's care who have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This is a year-round position.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Teaching or Education
RI certification as Teacher of regular or special education
Knowledge base around subject matter i.e Media, Art, Phys Ed, Science, Math, English, History
Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Ability to communicate effectively
Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed.
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated

Responsibilities

Curate, instruct, and manage digital and print resources, acting as both teacher and librarian to support 21st-century literacy.
Teach information literacy.
Manage media center resources.
Instruct on digital tools.
Collaborate with staff to integrate technology into the curriculum.
Teach students with significant emotional/behavioral needs in a clinical residential school setting.
Develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards.
Work collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and professional guidance to students in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families.