Under direction of the Education Director develops and implements lesson plans. Provides classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods to instruct students in assigned subject matter using age ability and appropriate materials.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in Treatment Team meetings (or provides information) to communicate with other clinician disciplines in regard to resident/ student progress.
• Draws on content standards in the relevant curriculum frameworks to plan sequential units of study, individual lessons, and learning activities that make learning cumulative and advances residents’/students’ level of content knowledge.
• Draws on results of formal and informal assessments and knowledge of human development to identify learning activities appropriate to the specific discipline, age and range of cognitive levels being taught.
• Makes learning objectives clear to residents/students.
• Incorporates acquired knowledge into daily performance as evidenced by classroom management and lessons.
• Maintains a clear and organized classroom environment aesthetically conducive to academic progress and behavioral growth.
• Demonstrates appreciation for, and sensitivity to the diversity among residents/students especially in regards to race, gender, ethnicity, class and learning style.
• Provides appropriate documentation necessary to develop Individualized Education Plans or Regular Education Plan for assigned residents/students.
• Updates and implements, as required/needed the Individualized Education Plan or regular education Plan for assigned residents/students.
• Prepares written lesson plans with clear objectives and relevant measurable outcomes and submits to the Director of Education bi-weekly.
• Provides detailed lesson plans for Substitute Teachers as needed.
• Maintains records of attendance.
• Reports in writing, to the Education Director/Program Director all medical/legal incidents involving staff and/or students.

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching.
• Considerable knowledge of subjects and activities required in the field of specialization.
• Considerable knowledge of instructional methods applicable to the field of specialization.
• Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends and sources of information in the field of education.
• Ability to evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and to give assignments according to their interests and ability.
• Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program.
• Ability to prepare examinations to test the attainment of students.
• Ability to maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Must have personal social skills and maturity to handle students with emotional difficulties, have the ability to function as a member of departmental/clinician team, and tolerate contact with residents under a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the residents in accordance with Hallmark Youthcare’s Treatment Philosophy, the Program Manual, Individual Treatment Plan, and unit programs.

Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree required, Special Education preferred. OR Master’s degree in Education preferred, Special Education preferred.
• Prior experience with children or adolescents with disabilities in a classroom or behavioral healthcare setting.
• Current Professional License to teach and educate issued by the State of Virginia Board of Education, Special Education preferred. OR Eligible for Virginia Provisional/Conditional License to teach and educate issued be the State of Virginia Board of Education, Special Education preferred.
• Must be certified or able to become certified in CPR, first aid, AED, and Handle with Care.
• Must have valid Virginia Driver’s License in good standing if on Hallmark’s Approved Driver’s List

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated/willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• teaching adolescent children: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• SPED or Provisional Teaching license (Required)

Work Location: One location

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