Teacher- Math and Science - Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School

Howard Center•Rutland, VT

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School is seeking a math and science teacher that is passionate about embracing each student's individuality and strengths, while developing and implementing academic instruction in a small group setting to support student academic success in a friendly, therapeutic, and encouraging environment. If you enjoy working with middle school to high school students and value enhancing social, emotional, and behavioral development in an alternative educational setting, apply today! The ideal candidate will have sufficient course work in either math or science to facilitate an engaging learning environment with opportunity for hands on, experiential learning that will connect academic skills with practical application in the real world. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary to help differentiate curriculum and support varied learning styles will be provided. The Fay Honey Knopp School, located in Rutland, VT, is a State Board of Education approved independent school. It provides a therapeutic educational program offering unique learning opportunities to inspire personal change and well-being for adolescent males, ages 12-17 years, grades 7-12. The students enrolled in Fay Honey Knopp are part of a residential treatment program that assists youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behaviors. The programming and collaboration between the two entities is intensive and trauma informed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle and a clean driving record
Must be comfortable with and capable of being compassionately assertive and thriving within a dynamic environment that utilizes Relational and Trauma Informed instructional strategies.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor's degree in math or science, however not required. Transcript review and provisional license can be requested for those who do not maintain a degree in ether science or math with an agreement to take required courses to become qualified to teach science or math

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Teachers and other colleagues to create safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments to engage students in meaningful learning activities and social interactions
Utilize diagnostic teaching, informal assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring to assess student's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Help to resolve interpersonal conflicts, teaches problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Contribute to student progress notes, comprehensive evaluation reports and individualized education plans (IEP's)
Provide adequate supervision to effectively implement treatment interventions, behavior management plans and specialized services as prescribed and adjust interventions based on needs of the students and the need for safety

Benefits

Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
Two Dental options
Vision Insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
Childcare Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral program with financial payment
Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED;tuition reimbursement for classes available subject to available funding.
Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!