Teacher - Academic (PHP)

UHS•Newport News, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108-bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment facility for the psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18 years. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. The PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) Educator provides educational services to all school-age children attending Newport News Behavioral Health Center, according to facility standards as well as State and Federal regulations. Educational services include assessment, instruction, classroom management, documentation, consultation, IEP/IIP writing, transition planning, program development, curriculum writing, and resident supervision.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
Current valid driver’s license required.
Current Virginia teaching license in content specific area required.
Knowledge of Subject matter to be taught – VA Standards of Learning
Knowledge of Theories of learning and teaching (modifications & accommodations)
Knowledge of Stages of learning
Knowledge of Effective teaching methods
Knowledge of Assessment principles and types
Knowledge of Cognitive/Behavioral/Social Learning theories and principles
Knowledge of Effective classroom management techniques
Knowledge of Methods for observation/data collection
Knowledge of Special education policies and procedures
Skills to present effective lessons aligned with appropriate standards
Skills to organize and plan instruction
Skills to establish classroom expectations and hold students accountable for meeting them
Skills to manage classroom behavior effectively
Skills to maintain positive relationships with students and co-workers

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience in a classroom environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides developmentally appropriate classroom instruction to assigned students according to IEP/IIP goals and objectives, student strengths and learning preferences, research-supported methods and techniques, and Newport News Behavioral Health Center recommended practices.
Implements the Behavior Management Plan at Newport News Behavioral Health Center, to assess and document students’ behavior progress (or lack of progress), to adjust behavioral strategies as needed and in consultation with the treatment team in order to maximize students’ behavioral success.
Assesses students’ academic achievement continually through a variety of methods, to document progress (or lack of progress), and to adjust instructional planning as needed to maximize student achievement.
Maintains consistent communication with other staff at the facility, including parent(s)/guardians, and local education agencies by consulting with team members, attending meetings, keeping accurate records, completing assigned reports, making phone calls, writing letters, and updating IEP’s/IIP’s.
Participates in professional development activities including on-site training and relevant off-site classes, workshops, etc.
Displays a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, community members, etc.