Teacher in Palmetto, Georgia at Georgia Baptist Childrens Home

Position Title: Teacher

Summary of the Job:

The Teacher is responsible for planning and administering the education program according to the mission statement and guidelines provided by GBCHFM. The Teacher should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma-responsive culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Deliver classroom instruction in subjects and to the ages assigned.
2. Conduct an educational interview/assessment with each new admission, report results to educational and clinical staff and enroll each student in appropriate courses.
3. Cooperate and complete documentation required for school system and state DOE.
4. Update service plan as needed with educational goals, strengths and challenges.
5. Maintain school library.
6. Assess curriculum annually.
7. Utilize appropriate agency approved behavior management techniques in the classroom.
8. Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
9. Request materials and supplies as needed.
10. Coordinate academic field trips as assigned.
11. Coordinate relevant training pertinent to improving the delivery of classroom instruction and management.
12. Coordinate referral of identified clients to specialized services, i.e. speech therapy, learning centers, tutoring.
13. Assist in the preparation and sustaining of accreditation as assigned.
14. Assist in scoring of tests and other assignments as assigned.
15. Represent agency favorably at all times.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. At least 21 years old.
2. Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Education) from an accredited school. Prefer minimum of one year of educational experience teaching behavior/special education children.
3. Hold a current Georgia teaching certificate or be in process of becoming certified.
4. Should be able to follow oral and written instructions.
5. Adequate training or experience required to perform tasks assigned.
6. Display the motivation and desire to learn and develop advanced skills.
7. Computer skills with the ability to learn new instructional computer programs.

Ongoing Qualifications:

• Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people
• Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle
• Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH & FM, license, contracts and accreditation.
• Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach • Arrive to work on time and as scheduled
• Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a traumaresponsive manner.
• Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
• Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA
• Complete required staff development hours within the program including 24 hours in child care related training, current CPR, 1st Aid and approved emergency safety intervention training
• Annual physical
• Favorable MVR and fingerprint results
• Maintain valid State Driver’s License as required