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New Search| Job Category: | Caseworker |
| Reference #: | 6861 |
| Job Title: | Teacher - Social Studies (secondary) |
| Hiring Organization: | Abraxas |
| Salary Range: | 29000 |
| Closing Date: | 2008-09-29 |
| Job Location: | Pennsylvania |
| Description: | The position teaches one or more subjects, with a focus on secondary social studies subjects to clients to help them learn the subject matter and/or skills by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Plan a program of study that meets the clients individualized needs, interest, and abilities. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the clients maturity and interest. Assists in the on-going development of the school curriculum and processes toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the State and school district. Employs a wide variety of instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting educational objectives that are outlined in the school curriculum. Assesses the accomplishments of clients on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Implements all policies, procedures, and behavioral tools within the classroom. Participates as an educational team member in relationship towards the clients, staff, and school. Diagnosing the learning disabilities of clients on a regular basis and seeks assistance of educational specialists as required. Manage an educational caseload by supporting the educational plan, setting short-term goals, and summarizing achievements in reports for assigned clients. Assigns lessons and corrects homework. Administers tests to evaluate client progression, records results, and issues reports to inform parents/guardians of educational progress. Keeps attendance records. Coordinates classroom activities, which may include group meetings, field trips, and assemblies. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Attends staff meetings and conferences. Supports the Cornell Abraxas' philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care. Performs other duties as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May supervise 2-3 teachers' aide. COMPETENCIES Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience BA/BS degree in related field in subject matter that is utilized for teaching purposes (social studies). Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply basic math skills concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills Word processing, email, and spreadsheets Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid program/facility State specific Department of Education Teaching Certificate. Valid and current PA secondary certification in science, or valid and current PA Private Certification. If candidate has a BA/BS in coursework that would allow PA Private Certification, the program will assist the candidate in obtaining private certification. Other Skills and Abilities Other Qualifications At least twenty-one years of age Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34 clearances, specific State and child clearances and FBI). Non-communicable diseases physical exam Valid driver's license Valid vehicle registered insurance Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and use legs to lift/move up to 50 lbs. or more. Ability to participate in and supervise therapeutic recreation activities structured for children and adolescents. May be required to intervene with and/or physically manage aggressive clients as trained by safe crisis management. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The staff must work both alone and closely with others and may be subject to verbal and/or physical confrontation initiated by the clients. While performing the duties of the job, the staff is occasionally exposed to outside weather. The noise level in the work place is usually moderate. |
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Krista Donbaugh United States Click to email http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=555472-799-7392 |
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