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Job Description Adventure Science Teacher
Reports To: Principal
Salary up to $55,000
Reports To: Principal
Salary up to $55,000
Location: Plymouth, NH
Candidates include those who have a bachelor’s degree in the following fields: Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Earth Science. Chemistry, Astronomy, Physical Science, and General Science.
Candidates include those who have a bachelor’s degree in the following fields: Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Earth Science. Chemistry, Astronomy, Physical Science, and General Science.
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Contact: Mike Sullivan (603) 726-6158
Summary and Responsibilities: The Adventure Science Teacher will facilitate a class size of 6 to 8 students with the support of a paraprofessional to integrate science lessons and outdoor adventure activities. MPA’s Adventure Science program is well supported with many resources to facilitate these lessons, including a stand-alone science center, daily transportation for class trips, as well as equipment to enhance science lessons and support students in navigating the great outdoors. This teaching opportunity provides the opportunity and resources to engage students in applied learning in the natural environment. The Adventure Science Teacher works closely with the Education Team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while participating in the education program. The Adventure Science Teacher functions as part of the academic and treatment team and is responsible for educating and providing supervision of students while in school. Each day the Adventure Science Teacher Provides instruction, grading, and assessment in line with MPA’s curriculum, the National Standards, and NH Competencies. Instruction for special education students (IEP) is provided following the school curriculum with the support of the student’s Academic Case Manager.
Company Background:
Summary and Responsibilities: The Adventure Science Teacher will facilitate a class size of 6 to 8 students with the support of a paraprofessional to integrate science lessons and outdoor adventure activities. MPA’s Adventure Science program is well supported with many resources to facilitate these lessons, including a stand-alone science center, daily transportation for class trips, as well as equipment to enhance science lessons and support students in navigating the great outdoors. This teaching opportunity provides the opportunity and resources to engage students in applied learning in the natural environment. The Adventure Science Teacher works closely with the Education Team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while participating in the education program. The Adventure Science Teacher functions as part of the academic and treatment team and is responsible for educating and providing supervision of students while in school. Each day the Adventure Science Teacher Provides instruction, grading, and assessment in line with MPA’s curriculum, the National Standards, and NH Competencies. Instruction for special education students (IEP) is provided following the school curriculum with the support of the student’s Academic Case Manager.
Company Background:
Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a zest for life" and succeed in the business of life. MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of hard to treat and difficult to place adolescence. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.
Mission:
MPA’s mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills, they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.
Academic Services: Academic instruction and internship experiences are core elements of Mount Prospect Academy's holistic treatment philosophy. We specialize in working with difficult-to-serve youth who have not succeeded, academically or behaviorally, in a more traditional academic setting. We provide full school days at MPAs academic programs. Our teachers provide competency-based instruction, and they employ innovative strategies to help non-traditional students learn. We offer academic support services for individualized learning, and our students have full access to the general education curriculum, as outlined in the New Hampshire curriculum standards.
The Adventure Science Teacher:
The Adventure Science Teacher:
- Maintains and submits documentation including lesson plans, progress reports, grading, IEP evaluation and ITP progress forms as needed.
- Participates in on-going school curriculum development, professional development, evaluation and assessment as requested.
- Participates in mandated and assigned professional training offered in the program. Directs and supervises 1:1 aides and teaching assistants in collaboration with the Dean of Students.
- Aids in planning & supervising school field trips.
- Participates in treatment team, systems and faculty meetings as required.
- Always maintains students confidentiality and reports all pertinent information to supervisor.
- Pursues appropriate channels of communication
- Understand the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of Mount Prospect Academy.
- Appropriately represents Mount Prospect Academy to the community, students' parents and outside agencies.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits (Full-time):
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (403B)
- STD & LTD
- Life Insurance
- AD & D
- Comprehensive wellness initiatives
- Paid time off
- Employee discount program
- Expense reimbursement
- Further education opportunities for qualified candidates
Additional Benefits Working with Mount Prospect Academy
- Stewardship Center (Outdoor Equipment, Bike/E-Bike, Kayaks/Canoes, Snowshoes, Paintball Course, Ropes/High Ropes, Alpine and Cross-country Skis, Climbing Wall)
- Daily Adventure Outings
- Mileage Reimbursements
- 24/7 Access to Company Gym/Boxing Training
- Regular Wellness and Team Building Activities (Axe Throwing, Cookouts, Escape Room, Dinner Cruises)
- Free meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Dynamic Professional Development Often
- Faculty Recognition and Rewards Programs (Faculty of the Month, Bonus, Player of the Week, Longevity Awards, Faculty of the year awards) Auto Shop, Car Repairs at Cost
- Woodshop, projects built at Cost
- Promote from Within Participation with Federal Loan Reimbursement programs
Qualifications/Requirements:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's Degree with a professional educator's certification with an endorsement in Special Education for appropriate grade level.
- Candidates include those who have a bachelor’s degree in the following fields: Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Earth Science. Chemistry, Astronomy, Physical Science, and General Science
- Preferred: Two or more years' experience in instruction in the field of special education particular to middle school and high school levels.
- Experience working with students with educational disabilities.
- Teachers without current licensure are required to file a professional development plan toward completing the credential for licensure including projected timelines. Special Education certification highly preferred.
Mount Prospect Academy Inc. (MPA) assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine series and stay up to date with a booster dose if they are eligible to receive one.
