Timber Ridge School Hiring for English Teacher Full Time

Timber Ridge School is a 12-month residential treatment center licensed and fully approved by the Virginia Dept. of Education for adolescent boys experiencing emotional difficulties and other disabilities. We are located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains NW of Winchester, VA. We maintain a tobacco and drug-free environment. Leary Educational Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Teach high school students in the subject area of English . Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a program of instruction to include the selection of instructional materials, classroom management, and progress evaluations. Advises residential staff with regard to individual student learning needs and methods or techniques to meet these needs as requested. Participates in the overall assessment of each student’s needs, program, and progress with residential and clinical staff.

Bachelor’s degree required with certification, or eligibility for certification, as a teacher in Virginia and endorsement or eligibility for endorsement in secondary school English/Language Arts. Must be willing to pursue special education endorsement. Experience in teaching preferred. Additional compensation potential for second endorsement in either content area or Special Education when added. Primary hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Fri.

Excellent benefits/generous leave. Please provide your salary expectation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks worn by staff/students, social distancing, daily temperature check, enhanced cleaning/disinfecting.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Virginia Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location