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-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

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Substitute Teacher - Fay Honey Knopp School:

Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School is seeking a substitute math and science teacher that is passionate about embracing each student's individuality and strengths, while developing and implementing academic instruction in a small group setting to support student academic success in a friendly, therapeutic, and encouraging environment.

The Fay Honey Knopp School, located in Rutland, VT, is a State Board of Education approved independent school. It provides a therapeutic educational program offering unique learning opportunities to inspire personal change and well-being for adolescent males, ages 12-17 years, grades 7-12.  The students enrolled in Fay Honey Knopp are part of a residential treatment program that assists youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behaviors. The programming and collaboration between the two entities is intensive and trauma informed.  

Substitute Teachers cover classrooms due to teacher vacancies and planned/unplanned time off.  Also, you must meet all the requirements under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).If you enjoy working with middle school to high school students and value enhancing social, emotional, and behavioral development in an alternative educational setting, apply today! 

Responsibilities:

• Implement the map scope/sequence of curriculum for assigned courses
• Utilize prepared classroom material
• With guidance from the Special Educator, differentiate to meet the needs of a diverse group of students
• Use effective behavioral and therapeutic interventions
• Assess students' social, emotional, behavioral and academic functioning

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Must meet all the requirements under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
• Experience working with students exhibiting significant social, emotional and behavioral challenges

Structure:

• Hourly, Non- Exempt

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program with financial payment
• 401k
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Wellness programs: physical fitness groups, financial wellness incentives, workplace wellness advocacy/education
• Local business benefits: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence. 

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce.  Minorities, people of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.