Middle School/High School Teacher (Residential Program)
Company: Lutheran Social Services
Location: Wittenberg
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human
service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin
and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of
the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving
more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate,
mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services
including outpatient behavioral health management, international,
domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support
services for children, youth and families, community corrections
programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or
mental health concerns.
Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the
quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission
statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If
you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the
following opportunity.
Description
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI is currently seeking a
English/Social Studies Teacher for grades 6-12 to provide onsite
education to the residents at Homme Youth and Family Programs in
Wittenberg, WI. Visions is a full accredited education program for
adolescent male youth residing in the residential program. Our
staff develop and implement individual education plans for each
troubled-youth student to meet his educational needs.
Our Visions educators assure individual attention for each student
with an adult-to-student ratio of 1:5. Visions Junior/Senior High
School operates with this philosophy: "With the right structure and
with guidance, every child can enjoy academic achievement." Visions
school also offers day-school services to males, ages 10 to 18.
This is a full-time, benefit eligible opportunity with a
traditional teaching schedule and the option to also pick up summer
school if desired.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This list of duties and
responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to
include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem
necessary from time to time.
PERKS:
QUALIFICATIONSTo 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. Upon offer, candidates must
successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical
and any other checks required, according to program requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR
EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to communicate both in verbal and written
format, effectively and efficiently in job.Must possess the ability
to read, write, analyze, and interpret data to complete all
required intervention and goal process documentation by established
timeframes; must be able to write progress reports and clearly
communicate to referring agencies the effectiveness of services;
must be able to accurately, legibly, objectively and consistently
document the services provided; must have the ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of employees, managers, directors and executive
leadership.REASONING ABILITYEmployee must possess the ability to
creatively solve problems appropriately using past experience,
reading, writing, and math skills; have the ability to use
patience, self-control and flexibility when required; have the
ability to accept and follow through with direction; and possess
the ability to recognize boundaries. The employee must be a team
member who can suggest and implement strategies to enhance
services.COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:Working knowledge of computers
to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to
complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete
required on-line training.Able to use technology that is necessary
to perform job responsibilities; use available technology
effectively (voicemail, computer, printer, photocopier, scanner,
fax and telephone, and various types of audio visual
equipment)PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands
and work environment described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the
worker is regularly required to occasionally bend, stoop, crouch,
kneel, and crawl. 30% of time spent standing, 40% of time spent
walking and 30% of time spent sitting.The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.The employee must respond appropriately in times of
crisis that may include verbal and physical aggression from the
clients served. The employee must recognize and take appropriate
action if signs of abuse or neglect are present. The employee must
understand and be able to evaluate the potential need for
non-emergency medical attention as well as potential medical and/or
behavioral emergency. The employee of this position works in a
community-like atmosphere and will be exposed to outdoor weather
conditions during work hours. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate. TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day
trips as required up to 10% for training. Some overnight travel may
be required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
#ZRQualifications
EducationBachelor Degree of Education (preferred)
Licenses & CertificationsDriver's License (required)Teacher License
(required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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