We are seeking a dynamic teacher to join our team at the Hope Ranch of Missouri Alternative Therapeutic School. We provide educational and therapeutic services to students who have not had success in traditional education settings. We have been designated by DESE as an Approved Educational Agency.Teachers are responsible for providing a hybrid of direct instruction with online courses to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning. Facilitate educational programs to fulfill students academic needs alongside strategies to meet their social and emotional needs. Teachers will assist in supporting the socialization goals in the service plan for each child. The Teachers receive direction from and are directly accountable to the Educational Program Director.ESSENTIAL TASKS:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable students to perform the essential functions.
Create a school climate of respect and trust with students
Build and maintain trusting and respectful relationships with students
Provide high quality instruction to students
Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan
Create lesson plans and activities to implement social and emotional learning along with life skills instruction
Participate in professional development activities
Participate in building grade level and subject area committees and meetings
Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline, academic and behavior data
Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested
Facilitate student-parent-teacher conferences regularly regarding student progress and other educational concerns
Develop and/or implement special education plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans
Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassment as directed by Board Policy
Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
Responsible for student supervision and student discipline
Provide accommodations to assist students with academic achievement
Develop and/or implement individualized learning plans for students
Supervise students at all times
Any other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Must hold valid Missouri Special Education Teaching Certificate (Grades 1-12)
Must hold bachelors degree in education
Be able to pass extensive background checks
Be able to pass a physical and drug screen
Must be dependable regarding work schedule and punctuality.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain objectivity, fairness, and consistency.
Assertive, flexible, team-oriented, and able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Empathy for the goals and practices of a childcare agency.
Must hold a valid drivers license and be able to be insurable by Hope Ranch of Missouris insurance carrier.
Ability to become CPI certified (training provided).
Have sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of Hope Ranch of Missouris youth.
Experience working with adolescents is preferred but not required.
Job Types: Full-timePay: Salary $33,782.40 - $41,172.30 per yearBenefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
M-F 8am-3:30pm
Bi-weekly staff meeting until 4:30pm
Work Location: In personMaximum Class Size: 12 (additional staff support may be provided as needed)Hope Ranch of Missouri in Stanton, Missouri is a residential treatment center for youth (ages 6-19) with emotional and behavioral problems due to abuse and neglect. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, non-denominal, Christian organization. The Hope Ranch of Missou i is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more at: hoperanchmo.org.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $33,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) matching
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Sullivan, MO 63080 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Sullivan, MO 63080: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person