Residential Treatment Center Substitute Teacher

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers a balanced program of instruction to a class when the assigned instructor is unavailable. This role involves instructing students, implementing and modifying lesson plans, maintaining accurate records, and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, including those with IEPs. The substitute teacher will work with support staff, implement behavioral protocols, observe and evaluate student progress, and maintain positive communication with parents and administration. Close supervision of students in all settings, including the playground, is required. Depending on the classroom, responsibilities may include assigning and grading work, administering tests, and complying with policies for physical intervention in emergencies. A commitment to a behavioral approach to motivate student learning is essential. In applicable classrooms, assistance with self-help skills such as dressing, diapering, toileting, and eating may be required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of state policies, statutes, and procedures on education and regulations of Nebraska.
• Ability to deliver instruction in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to modify or adapt general education curriculum.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professional competence via in-service education, self-selected professional education, and curriculum development.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the use of a behavioral approach to motivate student learning.
• Ability to demonstrate concern and respect for individual students.
• Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess a commitment to and ability to work with boys and girls with special academic and emotional needs.
• Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate or Nebraska Substitute Teacher Certificate or a Local Substitute Teacher Certificate required.
• PEM, CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained if subbing in the RTC or select settings required.

Nice To Haves

• Background and experience to include work with learning disabled and behaviorally impaired learners preferred.
• Special Education endorsement preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students during school.
• Implements and modifies both group and individual lesson plans for instructional experiences for students in accordance with established curriculum.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
• Instructs students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs.
• Works with classroom teacher assistants and supports staff to implement teacher’s lesson plans.
• Implements behavioral protocols; observes and evaluates student behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
• Maintains positive professional communications with parents, guardians, administration, and colleagues regarding progress and concerns.
• Provides close supervision of students in all settings, including the playground.
• In applicable classrooms, assigns and grades class work and homework as needed and may administer and grade tests.
• In applicable classrooms, complies with applicable policies and procedures for a youth physical intervention (personal restraint) in the event of emergency safety situations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the use of a behavioral approach to motivate student learning.
• In applicable classrooms, assists children with self-help skills to include dressing, diapering, toileting, and eating.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees