TEACHER - ACADEMIC - Social Studies - FIELDSTON Job Opening

Behavioral Educational Services, Inc (BES) oversees two facilities in Brevard County, FL (Riverdale Country School and Fieldston Preparatory School). BES meets the needs of students, families and the community by providing educational services that integrate responsibility, compassion, and achievement. We establish a learning environment that is creative and encourages feelings of joy and accomplishment. We form meaningful relationships with our students to ensure that they succeed academically, develop autonomy, and reach out to others in the spirit of altruism. Our interactions with one another are characterized by honest communication, professional integrity and kindness. We will know we are successful when our students come to school eager to achieve personal goals, with hope for the future and faith in themselves and others

Social Studies Teacher

Fieldston Preparatory School is currently seeking a Social Studies Teacher. Under the direction of the Director and public school district the Teacher provides students with educational programs that will enable them to reach their fullest educational potential. This position may supervise the Teacher Aide (in classroom only).

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and implement an educational plan that meets the needs, interests and abilities of the student’s IEP
• Structure the classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Establish clear procedures for the teaching of all objectives; communicate these objectives and procedures to all students
• Create and provide organized lesson plans
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students
• Demonstrate through documentation and implementation adherence to the District Plan for Exceptional Students
• Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of educational theories and classroom teaching strategies with a good understanding of education and therapeutic intervention
• Valid teaching credentials in Social Science 6-12 and credentials to teach exceptional children in the state of Florida

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Team work

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match