Nexuspath
Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing is seeking an inspiring Music Teacher that thrives on creativity and building a nurturing educational appreciation of music.
Position Summary:
Provide educational instruction through a variety of accepted teaching techniques while employing behavior management strategies that will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of assigned individual students’ IEPs.
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 - Based on Experience & Certification
- Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
- Multiple options for health insurance coverage
- No-cost life insurance
- Short/long-term disability insurance
- NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
- NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
- NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
- Tuition assistance and training opportunities
- Advancement pathways and internal promotion
- And much more!
Primary Responsibilities:
- In cooperation with other members of the school team, assess educational needs and the progress of assigned students.
- Provide instruction to assigned students in classes of expertise as assigned.
- Prepare lesson plans suitable to the environment, age group, and class mix on the assigned subject area(s).
- Assist students individually where necessary; serve as a champion and advocate for each student taking a vested interest in the success of each student’s learning, and social and emotional growth.
- Remain apprised of the latest and emerging, most widely accepted teaching techniques, in an effort to meet the needs of emotionally and behaviorally challenged students within a residential setting.
- Provide assessments of progress to academic goals.
- Continually look for new approaches to instruction, class content, and be responsive to students’ needs.
- Collaborate with internal staff and communicate with students, coworkers, and leaders in a respectful and professional manner; lead by example remaining supportive of the Nexus mission, methods, and values.
- Provide crisis intervention within the classroom setting and apply TCI or approved de-escalation techniques appropriate to the situation at hand; ask for assistance when warranted through appropriate procedures and keep other academic and clinical treatment staff appraised of inappropriate behaviors.
- Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment.
- Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students and emphasize student responsibility in the educational program.
- Recognize student achievement and provide appropriate reinforcement, acknowledgment, and recognition, while redirecting student behavior opportunities and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Communicate students’ academic and behavioral successes and failures through both written and verbal communication to both fellow educational staff and treatment team staff.
- Incorporate cultural diversity into all aspects of educational programming and instruction; attend trainings and other educational opportunities to become better informed and respectful of other cultures.
- Ensure confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA, and HIPAA guidelines.
- Develop or assist in developing IEPs, test ability levels, and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate.
- Attend faculty/staff meetings, IEP staffing, and participate in additional meetings and training sessions as required; understand and support the Nexus treatment philosophy and modalities.
- Additional Duties as assigned.
Required Education and Licensure:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required.
- Active teacher’s licensure/certification required.
- Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 2 years previous teaching experience preferred.
- Active teacher’s licensure/certification specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED, and TMH.
Key Competencies:
- Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
- Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
- Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
- Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
- Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming, and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression, and faith.
Key Words: "Music Teacher", "Educator", "Teacher"
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