Nexus Gerard Family-Healing, located in Austin, Minnesota is looking to add a General Education Teacher - Float to our Educational Department at New Dominion School. If you're looking for a position where you enjoy leading students to their highest potential, we would love to meet with you!                                                          

Position Summary:   

Provide educational instruction through a variety of accepted teaching techniques while employing behavior management strategies that will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of assigned individual students’ IEPs.

Schedule/Pay/Location:

Full-time, days, on-site opportunity  Pay range:  $45,000 - $55,000 Located at 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

Four Weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Floating Holidays Multiple options for health insurance coverage No-cost life insurance Short/long-term disability insurance 401k match Paid Time Off NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW - Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities Internship opportunities And much more!

Responsibilities:

In cooperation with other members of the school team, assess educational needs and the progress of assigned Provide instruction to assigned students in classes of expertise as assigned Prepare lesson plans suitable to the environment, age group and class mix on the assigned subject Assist students individually where necessary; serve as a champion and advocate for each student taking a vested interest in the success of each student’s learning, and social and emotional growth Remain apprised of the latest and emerging, most widely accepted teaching techniques, in an effort meet the needs of emotionally and behaviorally challenged students within a residential setting Provide assessments of progress to academic goals Continually look for new approaches to instruction, class content and be responsive to students’ needs Collaborate with internal staff and communicate with students, coworkers, and leaders in a respectful and professional manner; lead by example remaining supportive of the Nexus mission, methods and values Provide crisis intervention within the classroom setting and apply TCI or approved de-escalation techniques appropriate to the situation at hand; ask for assistance when warranted through appropriate procedures and keep other academic and clinical treatment staff appraised of inappropriate behaviors Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students and emphasize student responsibility in the educational program Recognize student achievement and provide appropriate reinforcement, acknowledgement and recognition, while redirecting student behavior opportunities and maintaining appropriate boundaries Communicate students’ academic and behavioral successes and failures through both written and verbal communication to both fellow educational staff and treatment team staff Incorporate cultural diversity into all aspects of educational programming and instruction; attend trainings and other educational opportunities to become better informed and respectful of other cultures Ensure confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines Develop or assist in developing IEPs, test ability levels and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate Attend faculty/staff meetings, IEP staffings, and participate in additional meetings and training sessions as required; understand and support the Nexus treatment philosophy and modalities Additional Duties as assigned

Required Education and Licensure:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required Active teacher’s licensure/certification required Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Nice to Have:

2 years previous teaching experience preferred Active teacher’s licensure/certification specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED and TMH

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.