Job Description

We are looking for a Teacher or Teaching Assistant who has a degree with the ability to be New Mexico certified by the NMPED. Must be local.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, and PTO
• Signing Bonus (after 90 days)

Responsibilities:

• Teach computer skills to residents
• Integrate social training and practice through off-campus activities and field trips
• Encourage residents to develop social awareness and a sense of responsibility through community service projects
• Help integrate other Ranch programs, such as 4-H, with school activities
• Present an appropriate role model during the educational process and on campus
• Assist in maintaining the physical facilities of the school
• Discuss individual assessments and intervention plans with the Education Administrator
• Support and communicate with other Ranch staff as needed
• Develop and implement an individualized educational plan for each Ranch resident
• Create a regulated classroom and structured learning environment
• Have a working knowledge of the curriculum programs used in the campus school and provide proactive assistance to residents to assist them in the successful completion of work assigned to them
• Assist in maintaining a liaison with the local public school as needed
• Communicate with the counselor as needed
• Report all grades and other information on a timely basis to the campus registrar
• Provide classroom structure during the school day and appropriate discipline for students as needed
• Include life skill training as part of educational experience

Qualifications:

• Ability to motivate students
• Strong Math Skills
• Willingness to maintain and improve professional skills through additional training and education
• Willingness to work with at-risk children from difficult backgrounds, many with learning difficulties and behavioral problems
• Exhibit an ability to work in harmony with others
• Organizational skills
• Familiar with Edgenuity
• Experience in and desire to work with adolescents
• Experience in secondary school teaching
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Ability to remain regulated and provide a structured classroom
• Bachelors Degree

About Company: Established as New Mexico Boys Ranch, Inc. in 1944, our organization has evolved into three divisions that promote opportunity and meaningful help for struggling children and their families. Our multi-denominational Christian programs offer kids a safe place to live, a personalized plan to address their needs and goals, and individualized education and counseling. Please visit our website for more information

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation bonus,

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