[YEP-DC] Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic

 

 

We'd love applications from any interested YEP-DC members for our Teacher position working in a residential substance abuse treatment program for adolescent girls.  Clients are either enrolled in an independent on-line school or completing school work from their traditional high school while they're living in our program, so this position is a mix of individual and group instruction and support.  Please send a resume and cover letter to lbethel at phoenixhouse dot org.  Position available immediately, open until filled.

 

TITLE:                 School Teacher

PROGRAM:      Girls Recovery Lodge

STATUS:             Exempt

SUPERVISOR:  VP/Director of Enhancement & Program Director

 

 

SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for academic services of clients in the Program.  Duties include, but are not limited to, completion of Individualized Education Plans (IPP), IEP, Accommodations upon admissions, making contact with home school jurisdictions to gather status and materials, monitoring client progress in school setting, presenting clients in staffing; maintaining contact with appropriate individuals from home school jurisdictions and providing primary counselor with final report upon discharge and conducting Concerned Person lecture.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

• Maintain client academic files
• Review school admission information and notes.  Completes IPP and Accommodations
• Maintain and document all changes and progress in client's behavior in accurate, chronological progress notes, if applicable
• Initiate and document contact with all school divisions and/or guardians
• Ensure that all documentation is maintained according to state and DOE licensure regulations
• Document progression through academic subject areas in weekly progress reports and presents in weekly staffings
• Complete final reports on all clients to be discharged

§       Develop lesson plans and conducting academic lectures

§       Conduct academic instructions in all subject areas

• Conduct Concerned Person lecture on rotating basis
• Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including
1. Abide by Program and PHMA policy and procedures
2. Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained
3. Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of PHMA staff
4. Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff in-service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff
5. Maintain current licensure/certification including FEAR, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management
6. Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients

           

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Bachelor's degree in teaching or related field
• Current Teaching License,  preferably endorsement (at least provisional) in Special Education (ED/LD)
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in school, preferably a residential setting
• Certification as a substance abuse counselor or eligible for certification within one year

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 

• Knowledge of SOL requirements for middle and high school students in Virginia
• Knowledgeable about the subjects they teach, teachers must have the ability to communicate, Able to inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students
• Understand the students' educational and emotional needs.
• Demonstrate patience and consideration in dealing with others
• Demonstrate thoughtful decision-making
• Able to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and
• Able to employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement organized, dependable, patient, and creative
• Able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with as a team member with teachers, clinical and residential staff, and parents
• Ability to proactively deal with substance-abusing populations.
• Ability to maintain organization, discipline and documentation.
• Ability to comply with internal, local, state and federal policies and regulations.
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries between self and clients
• Ensure client confidentiality in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.  In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, carrying, climbing stairs, lifting up to 15 pounds, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing.

 

 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

 

Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic is an equal employment organization.

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