Permit Alternative License Teacher

Youth Villages • Bartlett, TN

136d • $52,000 - $53,000

About The Position

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Must be enrolled in Teacher Education Program.
• Experience in a classroom setting is required.
• Experience as a lead teacher is preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth is a major plus.
• Experience working with youth is required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience growth and development through continuous training.
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
• Opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.

Responsibilities

• Plan for individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and other skills.
• Supervise and design individualized educational programs as well as programs directed toward the development of independent living skills.
• Participate in training and in-service activities.
• Administer and interpret testing to determine academic needs.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching techniques.
• Produce lesson plans that reflect the individual educational needs of students.
• Write Individual Education Plans (IEP) when appropriate.
• Prepare reports in compliance with school guidelines.
• Maintain progress notes, attendance records, and grade scores in a timely manner.
• Perform other essential duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision.
• 401(k).
• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable).
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
• Growth & development through continuous training.
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree