Teacher - Family and Consumer Science
About The Position
The Teacher – High School Science at Henrietta G. Lewis Campus School (HGLCS) directs students’ academic, social, and emotional growth toward the goals and objectives in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Service Plans. The teacher creates a supportive, engaging learning environment and provides individualized instruction in science and related areas tailored to student needs. New Directions Youth & Family Services’ HGLCS program provides individualized education and support to students with diverse needs, promoting academic and personal development. The role includes collaboration with families and school teams, supervision of a Teacher’s Aide, and participation in campus programs and activities. Teachers receive ongoing professional development through in-service training, supervision, and opportunities to strengthen their expertise. Agency-provided training supports staff certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR.
Requirements
- Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or special education.
- Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff, and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to deal effectively with hostile youth and/or families.
- Ability to accept supervision and work as part of a team.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
- Ability to communicate with individuals and groups through varied mediums, including logbooks, email, and telephone.
- Valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and compliance with the agency’s driver’s license and auto insurance policies.
- Ability to pass an annual physical for Category 3 job classification in accordance with the agency’s Employee Health policy.
- Compliance with agency safety standards and responsibility for personal conduct concerning safety and healthy working conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a core academic area.
- Initial or professional certification in an academic core area and/or special education.
- Experience with at-risk, emotionally disturbed, and/or learning-disabled students.
Responsibilities
- Direct student behavior and activities to support academic and social-emotional goals.
- Create a learning climate that fosters students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and ensure credit for work accomplished.
- Provide individual or group instruction in core science curriculum and special projects.
- Develop instructional plans and materials to maximize student learning potential.
- Communicate with parents or guardians bi-weekly about student progress.
- Attend CSE, SPR, team, and content meetings to support collaboration and planning.
- Supervise the assigned Teacher’s Aide and provide guidance for student support.
- Support the campus-wide PBIS program and participate in school activities as needed.
- Supervise students during transitions, in hallways, and in the lunchroom when necessary.
- Prepare academic and sociological reports for CSE meetings.
- Maintain valid New York State certification and complete agency-required trainings.
- Update daily records, including cottage notes and progress notes.
- Attend mandatory in-service training, supervision sessions, and additional professional development opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 3% agency match.
- 119 hours of paid time off in the first year, plus holidays and school breaks.
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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