SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Overview The Madonna Heights School is a fully accredited New York State Regents Junior/Senior High School for adolescent girls who are struggling in their community school or live on the Madonna Heights campus at our Group Residence or Residential Treatment Facility. Small class sizes provide an active learning environment. Students have the opportunity to participate fully while receiving individual attention as they learn, explore and develop leadership potential. Day students are referred by their local school district. Responsibilities Evaluate educational needs of students and modify course curriculum as needed. Prepare class lessons appropriate to current school assignment and the needs of the students in assigned classes. Provide direct instruction to students. Attend regularly scheduled faculty meetings. Serve as a member of professional committees formed to address school and student issues. Serve as a member of the Committee on Special Education upon invitation. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis. Maintain updated student grades on digital platform. Prepare report cards and progress reports on digital platform. Prepare goals and objectives for student’s IEP and implement programs to carry out the IEP. Supervise all students in class and maintain an overall classroom management and environment. Complete necessary reports (Informationals, Behaviorals and Incident Reports). Assist classroom aide in tracking positivity points and monitor the classroom aide’s responsibilities. Perform all duties as assigned. Qualifications College Degree; New York State 7-12 Certification Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver’s license, and fingerprinting as required by the program Compliance with health regulations for physical/Mantoux testing Attending TCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of the course is a minimum requirement for employment Relationship With Others Lead with a sense of shared governance; listening to all stakeholders Work with a sense of social responsibility; taking initiative to create a positive work environment for all Communicate openly, respectfully, and intentionally Demonstrate emotional intelligence by acknowledging the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Starting Salary: $47,913.98-$68,917.90/yr Please note: This is a full year position that includes the regular academic school year as well as the summer school program. Candidates must be available to commit to the entire duration of the assignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr SCO Family of Services