Teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada at Sunarch LLC
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The teacher facilitates engaging, standards-aligned instruction in core subjects Math, Science, History, and English while maintaining a structured and inclusive classroom environment. Additionally, working under supervision in a psychiatric setting, the instructor maintains high vigilance to provide a therapeutic, recovery-oriented milieu, observing patient activities, supporting individualized care plans, and minimizing safety risks.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum Implementation & Activity Design:
- Utilize accredited online curriculum to plan and deliver effective instruction
- Design and adapt engaging learning activities that reinforce curriculum objectives
- Modify instructional materials to support diverse learning styles and needs
- Integrate multimedia, discussions, and interactive tools to enhance engagement (including during the school year and holiday breaks/special programming)
Differentiated Instruction:
- Provide differentiated learning experiences to meet the academic and developmental needs of all students, including one-to-one and/or small group instruction.
- Adjust content, pacing, and instructional strategies based on student data and performance
- Support students requiring additional assistance as well as those needing enrichment opportunities
Student Support & Progress Monitoring:
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to support student growth and achievement
- Monitor student performance and engagement in the virtual environment
- Document student progress, achievements, and areas for improvement regularly
- Use data to inform instructional decisions and intervention strategies
Collaboration & Teamwork:
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team (e.g., teachers, support staff, therapists, administrators)
- Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and professional development activities
- Share insights and strategies to support student success and program improvement
Communication:
- Maintain consistent communication with students, school staff, and support staff
- Provide updates on student progress, performance, and concerns
- Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Medical Records and Confidential Communication:
- Appropriately considers the sensitivity and confidentiality of medical/psychiatric information along with the need-to-know before sharing information with others.
- Medical records entries are legible, errors minimized, timely completed, and include signature with professional designation. Users of computer aided records should not share passwords and signoff to reduce unauthorized utilization.
- Medical records of deficiencies are minimized, and when identified, corrected as soon as practical.
Skills:
- In-person, email, and telephone communication is consistently attentive, and responsive and reflects "helpfulness".
- Ability to learn simple procedures and techniques.
- Ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions.
- Able to get along with coworkers, visitors, supervisors, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education / Licensure:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field. A valid Educator license, including a Standard Teacher license, Substitute Teacher license, or Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL), issued by the Nevada Department of Education.
Additional Requirements: Timely renewal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), annual TB checks, and Handle with Care (HWC) certification.