Classroom Teacher / Mathematics

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: To design/implement a mathematical curriculum that will facilitate a student's treatment process. To develop a student's math, social and behavioral skills thereby strengthening his/her potential for success in the area of math. This is an exempt, twelve month, ESY position that reports directly to the Director of Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop an appropriate math curriculum to supplement the academic curriculum and enhance each student's learning.

• Participate in development and implementation of the behavior modification system used throughout the agency, particularly in the Adelbrook Academy.

• Evaluate each child's learning progress by assessing achievement of objectives set for the student

• Provide updated written student progress reports and report cards as requested by the Director of Education, other team members, LEA, DCF, or parents/guardians.

• Establish a safe environment and work to enhance the being of the whole child; strive to build the student's self-esteem and ability to control and be responsible for personal behavior.

• Complete Critical Incident Reports when involved in situations requiring them.

• Support other members of the education and/or treatment team and participate actively in team processes and functions.

• Attend and participate in all in-service training sessions and regularly scheduled department meetings.

• Collaborate in planning and implementation of extracurricular or special school events sponsored by the Learning Center; support other activities and events sponsored by the agency.

• Display exemplary role modeling on the job.

• Maintain current Connecticut Teacher Certification.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Education.

Education, Experience, Other Qualifications:

BS/BA degree in Math from an accredited college or university and CT State Certification in Math (#029) and/or Special Education required. Two years teaching in a regular or special education classroom with emotionally disturbed adolescents desired.

Must have a positive attitude, demonstrated good judgment and the ability to establish rapport with children, colleagues and staff. The ability and willingness to learn and implement components of a behavior management system is requisite. Flexibility in meeting program and student's needs is desirable. Post-employment training in PMT and FA/CPR is required.