We are seeking a Teacher/Principal to join our team of dedicated professionals working with children with special needs. This is a small school environment.
Job Summary
As a School Principal, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the school, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for students and staff.
As a teacher, you will be responsible for preparing lesson plans, educating adolescents, assigning homework, grading tests and documenting progress.
Duties
- Supervising and evaluating teachers and staff to maintain high educational standards
- Developing and implementing educational programs and initiatives to enhance student learning
- Collaborating with teachers, parents, and community members to support student success
- Overseeing curriculum development and assessment processes
- Ability to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans
- Upon completion of orientation and under direct supervision, provide a therapeutic milieu to psych patient population
- Workday is spent observing, encouraging and recording the patient's involvement in activities of daily living, individualized gains towards prescribed interventions and psychosocial interactions
- Continuously serve as a professional role model, the Teacher understands the program's terms, values and structure in support of the recovery goals
- Uses strong verbal and written communication to inform the treatment team of both "need-to-know" and "nice-to-know information.
- Due to the high visibility and significant patient interaction, this position is frequently the first responder to a variety of patient situations i.e. codes, behavioral outburst, attempts to introduce contraband and medical issue.
- The Teacher adjusts therapeutic approach to acuity, age, gender and cultural considerations.
The Teacher position is often a springboard to other professional roles or increasing responsibility for milieu leadership.
Experience
- Candidate will possess a NV teaching license. Preference is given to those with a degree or considerable coursework in the behavioral sciences or closely related field, and/or professional work experience in a psychiatric hospital or residential treatment center.
- Previous experience in education administration or related field
- Strong background in classroom instruction and student management
- Ability to educate, motivate, and inspire students and staff
- Experience working with diverse student populations
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives while leading a dedicated team of educators
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,400.00 - $66,560.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Required)
- behavioral health: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
