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Lead Middle-High School Teacher

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Jan 30, 2025

New Oaks Academy Overview:

New Oaks Academy at Belmont Behavioral Health System is seeking a passionate Lead Middle-High School teacher to join their department.

New Oaks Academy (NOA) is a licensed private school within Belmont Behavioral Health System (BBHS) that serves students with significant educational gaps due to prior hospitalizations or institutionalization. It offers a dual educational service model to address the unique academic and behavioral needs of children and adolescents undergoing inpatient psychiatric treatment. NOA provides a comprehensive, standards-aligned educational experience in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment and education for each student.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.
  • Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.
  • Observe student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.
  • Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one.
  • Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress.
  • Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state.
  • Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located.
  • Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning.
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Education, or closely related field

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Valid PA Teacher Certification in specific content area of need
  • Can be actively working towards certification OR willing to work towards certification if taking a position in the Homebound Instruction Center (HIC) model. MUST be actively certified in taking on a role in the licensed academic private school model.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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