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Description
Organization Type: Non-Profit, Christian
Position Type: Full-Time; Salaried Exempt
Direct Report: Program Director
Department: Girl’s Residential Program (Ages 12-17)
Hours: 40 hours per week; 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, with flexibility if needed
Salary: Competitive pay and benefits.
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Education and Experience:
● Bachelor’s degree or higher in education
● Special education certification
● Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience highly preferred
Position Summary: The teacher is responsible for the academic instruction, daily care, and supervision of Maximum Watchful Oversight (MWO) program participants in the center. This position partners with the therapeutic, life skills, and program staff to meet organizational goals related to the education program and individual academic goals for participants.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
● Maintaining Program Structure
● Assess student skills to determine individual needs and develop teaching plans
● Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
● Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
● Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
● Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
● Implement IEPs, assess student performance, and track student progress
● Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect student progress and goals
● Discuss student progress with the Program Director, HSP, therapists, caretakers, and case manager as needed
● Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
● Monitor the facilitation of life skills curriculum
● Actively participate in program academic activities
● Provide creative teaching styles to enhance student participation
● Perform administrative functions as needed
● Utilize the strength based approach with participants and staff
● Ensure adherence to education program guidelines
● Provide safety checks
● Complete accurate and detailed academic support documentation
● Participate as a team member in applying service plans, safety plans, behavior plans and response plans
● Maintain accurate records of all academic records and report to Education Coordinator
Healthy Living
● Use time on shift to engage with participants and develop intentional relationships
● Cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect through words and behaviors
● Lead by example in modeling the characteristics of a Mission Driven Professional
● Provide direction and encouragement to program participants
● Practice and teach healthy boundaries to program participants
● Provide support and crisis intervention as needed
● Embody the spirit of a lifelong learner
Qualifications:
● Never have been shown by credible evidence (e.g., a court or jury, a department investigation, or other reliable evidence) to have abused, neglected, sexually exploited, or deprived a child or adult or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct as evidenced by an oral or written statement to this effect obtained at the time of application and evidence of having made efforts to obtain and evaluate references from previous employers
● Documentation of at least two professional, educational or personal references that attest to capability of performing the duties of the position and to suitability of working with or around children
● Satisfactory preliminary criminal history background check determination and a satisfactory fingerprint records check determination as required by law
● Satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
● Documentation from a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional of a health screening examination within thirty (30) days of hiring sufficient in scope to identify conditions that may place residents at risk of infection, injury or improper care
● Current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid which have been offered by a certified or licensed health care professional; such programs shall be completed within the first year of employment
● Participation in all required trainings and competency in areas of training content
Position Requirements:
● Minimal local travel required related to participant and program needs, as well as occasional travel for training
● Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds, work for long periods at a computer, and drive company vehicle as needed
● Ability to administer physical restraints as governed by program policies
● Satisfactory criminal background and fingerprint records check, as required by law
● Clean Motor Vehicle Record
● Documentation from a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional of a health screening examination within 30 days of hiring sufficient in scope to identify conditions that may place residents at risk of infection, injury or improper care
● Completion of a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid which have been offered by a certified or licensed healthcare professional within the first 30 days of employment
● Participation in all required trainings required by licensure and organization
Skills & Character Qualifications:
● Strength-based, service driven approach
● Analysis, evaluation, and objective critical thinking
● Initiative for effective administration and organization
● Efficiency and time management across multiple priorities
● Communication and collaboration
● Flexible team player
● Crisis management
● Communication and collaboration
● Discretion and confidentiality for sensitive or restricted information
● Relationship management across Micah’s Promise participants, staff, and partners