Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Idaho Youth Ranch Residential Center for Healing & Resilience includes an onsite charter school, Promise Academy,?serving youth at the residential center.?

The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission:

We unite for Idaho's youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

How will you impact our mission? Be a part of setting a new standard for academic wellness for generations to come. Successful candidates will have a once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of the opening of our new Promise Academy, a year round school serving the clients at the Idaho Youth Ranch's Residential Center for Healing and Resilience, a 64-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for youth, currently under construction at our beautiful 258-acre Hands of Promise Campus in Idaho's Treasure Valley.

What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at Promise Academy has many advantages! Affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings, as well as PERSI retirement. As a Secondary Teacher, you can proudly tell your family and friends that you help Idaho's youth by supporting their academic growth year-round at Promise Academy on the Residential Center for Healing & Resilience campus, which helps provide hope and healing for Idaho's kids.

Must Haves:

• Idaho teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements in accordance to assignment (Language Arts)
• Strong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom activities and effective classroom management.
• Strong background in curriculum and Idaho Core Standards
• Experience working with students with IEPs, 504s and/or resource room needs
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Responsibilities:

• Designs lessons with an appropriate level of difficulty that provide content in a logical and sequential manner
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the classroom and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Follows modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy

As a year-round Charter School, Promise Academy is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.

This is an onsite role, and candidates must be within a reasonable distance of Promise Academy.

Promise Academy is an equal opportunity employer.