Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have an anticipated opening for a Full-Time, Elementary Teacher for our Shamokin Campus.

Our Shamokin Campus is located at:

115 S. 7th St.

Shamokin, PA 17872

JOB GOAL

Administer instruction to students and help them develop the skills necessary to be successful within the school setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction to students in assigned classes.
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Preparation for assigned classes.
• Assessment and reporting of student performance.
• Identifying students' various emotional, social, academic, and behavioral needs.
• Work and communicate with parents and staff regarding student needs and progress.
• Arrive at the job site according to the established work schedule.
• Coordinate classroom duties with support staff and administration.
• Be responsible for equipment and materials for the program.
• Have current lesson plans and appropriate materials available for use by any substitute, if necessary.
• Directly responsible for supervising the work of the support staff.
• Utilize non-violent crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is non-threatening, safe, restorative, and where the students feel respected, accepted, and part of the school community.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Contribute to the school environment using techniques and strategies found within restorative practices guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in education related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate.
• Experience from a previous school or agency, preferred.
• Experience working with children/students.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership team, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Positively represent and promote BHA services to outside organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters, including the dissemination of information regarding program development, staffing, and billing.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communication.
• Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Effectively utilize technology for communication and reporting needs.
  

BENEFITS

• Full Time
• Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days
• Time Off for School Holiday and Breaks
• Paid Year Round
• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement

When applying to this position, please include your Standard PA Teaching Application, letter of interest, resume, current clearances and copy of PA Teaching Certification.

Click Here to complete the Standard Application for Teaching Positions in PA

BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.