Job DetailsJob Location: CYFS Offices - ChOICE Academy - Barre, VT 05641Salary Range: $26.39 - $27.58 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Educator or Special Educator Language Arts Educational Instructor This position entails teaching middle school social studies at an independent therapeutic school with small class sizes, providing opportunities for personalized and hands-on instruction. The role involves fostering students' love for language and literature, nurturing critical thinking skills and creating an innovative and supportive learning environment. Summary of Duties Design and implement academic curriculum and instruction appropriate to each student in the classroom. Implement social and behavioral programming for each student in the classroom. Develop positive and therapeutic working relationships with youth, families and staff. Communicate well with all parties involved with the youth, both verbally and in writing, completing all required paperwork in a timely manner. Accept and respond to administrative and professional supervision. Work consistently within the program's mission, following and implementing all Academy and agency policies and procedures. Willingness to learn de-escalation and passive restraint techniques and ability to restrain youth who are a danger to self or others. Compensation and Benefits WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and a generous paid time off package including flexible holidays and 12 vacation days in year one. The starting pay range for this position is $26.39 - $27.58 per hour. Qualifications Summary of Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree, with a teaching license in the appropriate area of instructional specialization, grades 7 - 12 preferred. Bachelor’s degree with extensive knowledge, eighteen college credits, and experience in instructional specialization with teaching experience required. Teaching experience with children with severe emotional and behavioral challenges or other mental health issues preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work Environment Work is performed in a classroom and office, frequently standing fifty percent of the time. There is the occasion of traversing outdoors for up to one mile in a continuous session. About the Agency For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment to individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is "Where Hope and Support Come Together." #CCM #DSP

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