Teacher
Company: Southwest Key Programs
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary::The Teacher is responsible for curriculum
development which facilitates instruction appropriate for students
with a variety of academic competencies, backgrounds, skills, and
learning needs. To design and implement daily instruction of all
core subject areas to include: ESL, PE and Vocational Courses. The
Teacher is to promote a positive climate of learning and excellence
where students have the opportunity to enhance their developmental
growth. #SWSR #ZREssential Functions::Create a safe and inclusive
classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive
learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.Organize and
prepare materials for daily instruction while ensuring the
inventory of classroom materials, may include: textbooks,
furniture, and other equipment needed to assist in the provision of
instruction.Utilize the SWK adopted curriculum to ensure compliance
with National Academic Standards.Individualize lesson plans to meet
each students academic level.Assist with the coordination of
Physical Education instruction with Shift Supervisor, Shift Leader
or Program Director to ensure compliance with state and federal
requirements.Develop Individualized Educational Plans to report and
document student's developmental progress (cognitive, emotional,
social and physical).Use effective instructional strategies to meet
the academic needs of the students.Provide a vocational course and
curriculum in a subject area approved by program director or
designee which introduces youth to career choices.Maintain a record
of student's academic progress (grade book) for the development of
report cards.Meet departmental and program deadlines to ensure
contractual compliance with reporting requirements.Assist with the
development of the Educational Domain Service Plan submitted
initially at 21 days and 30 days thereafter as required by funding
source.Other Functions::Attend all organizational required
trainings.Attend trainings that will enhance professional growth in
the area of Education and/or Vocational curriculum and instruction
with pre-approval from program director or designee.Attend all
departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date
information is received and/or information of policy changes or
practice are adhered to.Assist with the planning and coordination
of special educational events to include but not limited to
spelling bee, science fair, SWK Olympics), acculturation activities
(to include but not limited to Cesar Chavez Day, Thanksgiving,
Chinese New Year, Fourth of July, Holi (Festival of Colors), 16th
of September), Educational Outings (to include but not limited to
visits to museums, water conservation center), coordinate Student
Council Activities and other meaningful experiences for SWK
learners which promotes volunteerism.Must assist in the evacuation
of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural
disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.Willing to travel if
needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to
destination if reunified within the S.Attend Treatment Team
Meetings to convey academic progress to all disciplines
present.Must maintain any professional or para-professional
certifications acquired while employed with SWK annually.Ensure the
proper supervision of youth at all times.Collaborate with local ISD
to promote an effective and productive partnership. (if
applicable)Ensure the initial Academic Diagnostic Assessment is
administered to youth within 72 hours upon arrival in the absence
of a Lead Teacher/Education CoordinatorAdminister the post Academic
Diagnostic Assessment within 45 days from the date of the initial
assessment in the absence of a Lead Teacher/Education
Coordinator.Able to react to change productively and handle other
essential tasks as assigned.Qualifications and
Requirements::Bachelor's degree required in the field of Education
or related field.Must be a certified Educator in the state where
employed.1-2 years of paid or unpaid experience working with youth
in a bilingual setting preferred.Must be computer literate with
working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Word Perfect, Microsoft
Word, Excel)Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.Cleared
Tuberculosis test results.Cleared background check from appropriate
entity.Bilingual (English/Spanish)Cleared drug test results (this
one is for Texas programs only).Must be at least 21 years of age at
the time of hire.Physical Demands::Must be able to obtain Crisis
Prevention Institute (CPI) certification and First Aid
Certification (CPR). Must be able to supervise clients indoors and
outdoors as necessary. Bending, stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs
required to complete daily tasks. Involves walking and standing for
extended periods of time.Work Environment::This is a twenty four
hour residential facility at which minors receive multiple
services. Three shifts per twenty four hour period. Work shifts are
subject to change. Noise levels vary from mild to moderate.
Predominantly indoors, occasional outdoor monitoring or
activities.
Keywords: Southwest Key Programs, Brownsville , Teacher, Education / Teaching , Brownsville, Texas
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