ABOUT THE ROLE
The Teacher will provide instructional services to students within a secure facility. The Teacher will be responsible for preparing and delivering multi-level grade and academic content to students. The role requires flexibility and adaptability with planning and delivery of instructional strategies to meet the needs of students. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Instructional Delivery: Teach a variety of content level courses to students at varied grade and academic levels. Develop and implement lesson plans that align with state and national standards while accommodating the diverse learning needs of students. Modify and differentiate instruction for students with varying academic abilities and behavioral challenges and based on student data. Collect and analyze student data to make informed decisions about instruction.
● Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, orderly, and engaging classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning. Implement effective restorative practices to address behavior concerns. Collaborate with the restorative practice coordinator and principal and secure staff to manage student behavior and ensure a safe learning environment.
● Student Assessment: Assess and monitor student academic progress using formative and summative assessment methods. Provide regular feedback on student performance and use student data to adjust instructional plans and strategies. Create and maintain accurate student records (attendance, grades, progress reports, etc.).
● Collaboration and Support: Work closely with other staff members, facility staff, and the principal to support student academic and socio-emotional development. Participate in regular meetings to discuss student progress, behavior management strategies, and improvements to the educational program. Provide one-on-one support and tutoring for students who need additional assistance.
● Compliance and Reporting: Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, state, and federal education regulations. Prepare reports (lesson plans, student assessments, progress reports, gradebooks, etc.) in a timely manner and in accordance with organizational guidelines.
● Other Duties as Assigned: Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for students and staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Three or more years of teaching experience
Valid teaching certificate
Ability to Pass an Extensive Background Check
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We seek to hire and retain top-tier individuals and intend for our compensation and benefits package to be competitive and at a rate that allows us to recruit and retain individuals who align with our core values, purpose, mission, and vision. Final total compensation is based on a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, skill level, relevant experience to the position, level of education, and cost of labor.
All applicants must complete a background check at their expense. If hired, the amount for the background check will be reimbursed. Travis Hill NOLA Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Travis Hill NOLA Schools (THN) provide students residing in secure settings, Orleans Justice Center (OJC), and the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (JJIC) with a high-quality education rooted in restorative, trauma-informed care. The high-quality education is delivered through a curricular and instructional design that emphasizes relevance, meaning, and engagement and an approach to learning centered around relationships, trust, mutual respect, and accountability. THN also provides significant optional transition support for students when they return home by offering support with school placement and retention, workforce development, and day-to-day case management.
Through this work with families, community partners, and scores of individuals, we work to create an invaluable network of support for pre-adjudicated teens and young adults that will enable them to return to their community as successful, positive, contributing members of society.