math / sped teacher - Provo, United States - The Heritage Community

Description

The Heritage Community is a residential treatment program for adolescents, ages 12 – 18. Within the arch of our company is a distinct, cutting edge program for youth who are on the high-functioning Autism Spectrum — SPARK ACADEMY. We have a mindset that treatment and education need to be improved and innovative for neurodiverse students Our focus is an individualized approach, with tailored education as unique as the individuals engaging in it

Our founding principle is relationship-based care, knowing that change only comes through strong, meaningful relationships. We first influence our students to change, while providing the tools that enable them to become successful. Having been founded in 1984, we are one of the longest standing and established treatment programs in the United States. We are a true, non-profit organization and one of the few in the nation with a non-profit mission.

Spark Academy is currently seeking to hire a full-time Math Teacher who is also endorsed in Special Education. Our students need the individualized attention and expertise of a SPED endorsed educator We strive to restore resiliency and confidence in our students' education; thus, the ideal incumbent must exemplify resourcefulness and a learning mindset, being innovative in teaching methods. We provide a competitive salary, benefits, and training opportunities. Come join our Spark Academy today and invest in our mission to help individuals heal and thrive

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our academic calendar and contracts are YEAR-ROUND, with week-long breaks in between each semester.
  

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Understanding of adolescent development, with competence in instructional pedagogy for the adolescent population.
  
• Aptitude of special education, particularly methods to successfully teach students on the high-functioning Autism Spectrum or who demonstrate other neurodiverse behaviors or diagnoses.
  
• Instructional skills that are engaging and edifying, while balanced with diligence and tenacity.
  
• Excellent organization skills to provide a physical and academic structure conducive to learning.
  
• Even temperament, with ability to mediate situations calmly when students need support due to escalation or frustration.
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach lesson plans in assigned subject of Math, specifically Secondary Math I, II, and III.
  
• Design lesson plans with clearly defined goals and objectives.
  
• Educate students, ages 12 to 18, with various academic levels and special needs.
  
• Frequently communicate and work with the Academic Advisors to receive updates regarding IEP goals for each student assigned to your classroom.
  
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, submitting grade reports to Academic Advisors on time.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Secondary Education, or specific field of study to teach Math.
  
• Current Utah Educator license, with SPED endorsement.
  
• If SPED endorsement is not completed, must be willing and able to work toward receiving endorsement through our affiliated university or a different institution as approved by the Principal.
  
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older to apply.
  
• Proficiency and fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.
  

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with potential of a quarterly bonus.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life.
  
• Health Savings Account options.
  
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after one-year of continuous employment, with the company matching up to 4% of contributions.
  
• VTO and PTO, with hours accruing upon hire.
  
• Sundance Resort Corporate Passes.