Science Teacher 7-12

Acadia Healthcare • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

New Oaks Academy (NOA) is a licensed private school within Belmont Behavioral Health System, serving students with intensive academic and behavioral needs in an inpatient setting. Our dual service model provides a supportive, standards-aligned education in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. We prioritize compassion, structure, and growth, recognizing that healing and learning go hand in hand. We are seeking passionate, collaborative, and student-centered Teachers across multiple content areas to join our expanding team. Teachers at NOA deliver individualized, standards-based instruction while actively supporting students' social-emotional and behavioral growth. They play a central role in maintaining IEP compliance, engaging students through experiential learning, and building a safe, structured classroom environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or related field
• Active Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in Content Area of Need (or willingness to pursue if eligible)

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching students with diverse learning needs (1+ year preferred)
• Familiarity with special education laws and IEP processes
• Strong communication, organization, and reflective practice skills

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, standards-aligned lessons using the Gradual Release of Responsibility model.
• Assess and track academic progress regularly; provide timely, actionable feedback.
• Support IEP development, documentation, and compliance in partnership with the Special Education Team.
• Integrate therapeutic and academic strategies to meet each student's unique needs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees