Math Teacher

Math Teacher

Provide integrated mathematics instruction in the areas of Pre-Algebra and/or Transition to High School Math and/or Algebra I and/or Geometry and/or Algebra II, based on individual student progress toward high school graduation requirements, within a secure juvenile detention facility.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Observe youth's behavior and maintains awareness of the youth's emotional and physical needs.
• Teach mathematics to group participants, defines level of participation expected, outcomes, and other related information. Explains and enforces rules, conduct and boundaries, and explores activity benefits.
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans in accordance with educational curriculum. Develop an individualized instructional plan for each student with daily, weekly and quarterly objectives.
• Evaluate student work and academic progress. Assess student abilities, conducts proficiency tests, records grades and student's academic achievement as well as providing reports on behavior and treatment progress.
• Possess the ability to engage students in a secure environment. Monitor and maintain appropriate care and control over tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Provide direction to youth in establishing individual goals. Monitor youth progress, address academic and/or behavioral difficulties, and oversee program implementation and completion.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Attend various facility events and activities.
• Meet with individual students in the living unit to assist in schoolwork as needed.
• Participate in various groups, committees and treatment teams to improve the overall program.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Knowledge of human growth and development; education principles and standards; behavior management; teaching strategies for non-traditional students and those with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities; student motivation and behavior management; crisis intervention process and techniques; basic psychology and human relations; security and safety precautions; classroom organization and management; cognitive development and dysfunction in children and adolescents; reading problems and strategies.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in adjusting course curriculum and materials to varying learning levels; adapt to varying learning styles; work in a secured environment; work with troubled juveniles; communicate with students with a wide range of abilities, experiences, education and discipline; empathize with youths' problems and serve as role model; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, youth, family members, visitors; maintain confidentiality of sensitive subject matter; exhibit creative thinking; work in a secure environment.
• Skill in teaching; dealing with juvenile behavior problems; verbal and written communication; CPR; First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention; listening; operation of computer and computer software.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field with a 4-year Resident Educator License or 5-year Professional License in Subject Matter (Grades 7-12). Or the ability to obtain an Alternative Teaching License within 6 months of starting employment.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required. Experience working with youth who are at risk of school failure, including students with disabilities, is preferred.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License; First Aid and CPR certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (May be obtained after appointment) 4-year Resident Educator License or 5-year Professional License in Integrated Mathematics (AYA Grades 7-12). Alternative Teaching License in Mathematics.