Teacher - Family and Consumer Science

Job Title: Teacher – Science
Department: Henrietta G. Lewis Campus School (HGLCS)

Position Summary

The Teacher – High School Science directs the academic, social, and emotional growth of students so that each student progresses toward the goals and objectives outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Service Plan. This position is responsible for creating a supportive, engaging learning environment while providing individualized instruction in science and related areas tailored to each student’s needs.

Department

New Directions Youth & Family Services’ HGLCS program provides individualized education and support to students with diverse needs, helping them achieve growth in both academic and personal development.

Agency

New Directions Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Benefits

New Directions offers a strong benefits package to support employees:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401k with up to 3% agency match
• 119 hours of paid time off in the first year, plus holidays and school breaks
• Consistent Monday – Friday schedule
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Join a company where over 30% of staff have been with us for 10+ years

Compensation

$25.95 – $29.50 per hour to start, with guaranteed raises.

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time, Monday – Friday.

Professional Development Opportunities

Teachers receive ongoing professional development through in-service trainings, supervision, and opportunities to strengthen expertise in the field. Staff maintain certifications including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR, provided by the agency.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct student behavior and activities to support academic and social-emotional goals
• Create a learning climate that fosters intellectual, social, and emotional development
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and ensure credit for work accomplished
• Provide instruction to individuals or groups of students on core science curriculum and special projects
• Develop instructional plans and materials to maximize student learning potential
• Communicate with parents/guardians bi-weekly regarding student progress
• Attend CSE, SPR, team, and content meetings to support collaboration and planning
• Supervise assigned Teacher’s Aide and provide guidance for student support
• Support the campus-wide PBIS program and participate in school activities as needed
• Supervise students during transitions, hallways, and lunchroom when necessary
• Prepare academic and sociological reports for CSE meetings
• Maintain valid NYS certification and agency-required trainings
• Update daily records, including cottage notes and progress notes
• Attend mandatory in-service training, supervision sessions, and additional professional development opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills

• Required: Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.
• Preferred: Masters Degree in a core academic area. Initial or professional certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.
• Experience with “at-risk” emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled students preferred but not required.
• New regulations under the No Child Left Behind Act effective February 2004 must be obtained to get New York State certification (see New York State Department of Education website under Teacher Certification).

Special – Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements

New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

2. Ability to deal effectively with hostile youth and/or families.

3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team.

4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.

5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone).

6. Must have a valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions

Driver’s License policy and Auto Insurance policy.

7. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 3 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy.

8. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy

working conditions.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Teacher’s Aide