Teacher - English/Language Arts

4 weeks ago

Henrico, United States Virginia Home For Boys and Girls Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About John G. Wood

Our specialized school, John G. Wood (JGW), is just the right size to teach students with emotional and behavioral challenges that impact their academic success. Small student-teacher ratios accommodate individual learning styles with a goal to transition students back to their public school as soon as possible. JGW includes a broad range of courses for children in kindergarten through grade 12 and Extended School Year (ESY) services are available during the summer. Some residents of VHBG’s group homes attend JGW in addition to students who commute from multiple localities in the Richmond region.

About the Opportunity

**This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. First day of work will be July 29, 2024.**

This full time employee will educate students enrolled in John G. Wood School utilizing evidenced-based, data-driven programming that assists students with meeting their academic and social-emotional needs. S/he is charged with providing educational and recreational services to children affiliated with VHBG’s therapeutic service continuum.


VHBG will provide you with a sign on bonus in the gross amount of $2,000.00 subject to any deductions permitted under law. 50% will be paid to you in your first paycheck with VHBG and 50% will be paid to you on the paycheck following your six month anniversary. If your employment with VHBG is ended for any reason prior to the end of the school year, the second installment will be recouped in your final paycheck.

Core duties and responsibilities:

• Delivers lessons that are appropriately structured and paced and includes learning activities that meet the needs of all students and lead to student mastery of Standards of Learning, Social-Emotional Objectives and Behavioral Programming.
• Effectively designs the academic programming that supports the development of critical thinking standards for academic, theoretical and real-life situations.
• Selects or designs rigorous, valid summative and formative assessments that seek to analyze student results and guide instructional decisions by 100% accuracy; ensure that student learning activities are driven by the data collected from these formative assessments.
• Adheres to procedures & policies found within our internal VHBG Policy Manuals, Federal Guidelines, State Guidelines as well as Accreditation requirements.
• Engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
• Effectively utilizes program methodologies to address the social and behavioral deficits of students.
• Effectively works with students’ parents and / or other identified stakeholders to address the academic and behavioral concerns presented in official and unofficial documentation.
• Markets to service providers and other decision-makers to influence client placements; articulating the desired culture and showing evidence of how it is reinforced.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents, students, stakeholders and other staff members.
• Participates in the School Improvement Teams & Training to assist with the ongoing refinement of educational & behavioral programming offered by the school
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Principal of JGW School.

Experience and Education:

Required:
• Professional or Provisional License in Core Subject Area or Special Education
• At least three years of experience supporting adolescents or young adults.
• Must be able to successfully clear background checks associated with job.
• In addition, candidate must successfully complete in-house training for behavior intervention, CPR, First Aid, and Human Rights and maintain certification.

Preferred:
• Masters’ degree from an accredited University or College in the field of Education, Special Education and/or another related Education Degree.
• At least three years of experience supporting adolescents or young adults who have identified special education needs.

Salary Requirements:

The salary range for this position is between $41,000 and $57,000. This salary will be determined based on education and experience.

About the Culture at VHBG

VHBG's leadership team encourages employees to bring their authentic self to work, whatever that means for that employee. We do this through unbiased recruiting practices, advocating for employees to participate in our inclusion ambassador council, implementing employee feedback and offering training opportunities focused on diversity, inclusion and equity. VHBG nurtures belonging and retains a highly engaged workforce in order to achieve the best experience and outcomes for our clients.

VHBG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, age, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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