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Primary City/State:

Tempe, Arizona

Department Name:

Banner Academy-School

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Great careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses; Banner Health runs a school that might hold the perfect opportunity for you.

**Banner Academy is a nationally accredited private day school located in Tempe, AZ.** We provide educational services for students in grades 4-12 who are emotionally fragile, learning disabled, or high functioning on the autism spectrum. Our school offers core academic courses, as well as elective courses for all students, and operates with a maximum of a 6:1 student to staff ratio. Our therapeutic learning environment is highly structured with an individualized approach to academic instruction, behavior management, social and transition skills, as well as the social emotional well-being of the student.

Banner Academy is looking for a middle to high school Certified English Language Arts (ELA) or Special Education Teacher.** The ideal candidate will have experience teaching English-ELA or Special Education with an interest in teaching smaller-sized classes. The teacher will develop individualized lessons with appropriate curriculum, all while enjoying autonomy in the classroom. **If this sounds like an ideal teaching environment, then we want to hear from you!

**This Banner Academy ELA teaching position is a full-time Banner Health -non-contracted- position with excellent Banner Health benefits.** The Banner Academy school calendar is aligned with many of the Phoenix area school districts and offers a summer school program option.

Attractive Features for Teachers:

+ Small class sizes allow for greater small group and1:1 instructional time.

+ Co-Teacher or Educational Coordinator in every classroom to better serve the students and to assist in all facets of classroom instruction and behavior management.

+ A high level of autonomy is guaranteed to develop lessons, collaborative projects, and assessments based on students’ individual needs.

+ Computer workstations are available for each student in every classroom. Instructional materials--from textbooks, novels, online tools, and digital programs-- are available to use as the teacher sees fit.

+ As a full-time, year-round, Banner Health employee, you will receive Banner Health benefits and not pay into the AZ retirement fund.

**Ideal Teacher Characteristics** : We are open to hiring teachers who are new to the profession or who have years of experience.

The teacher will need to be able to work independently and collaboratively with a co-teacher and small teams in a professional learning community (PLC). Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate initiative and creativity to help engage students in learning and social tasks. Strong communication skills and computer skills are important.

**This is a full-time position from Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (40 hours per week).** Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides academic instruction to elementary, middle school and/or high school students in various academic areas with a primary focus on individualized instruction in accordance with school, state, and accreditation standards and guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides academic instruction to students in various academic areas with a primary focus on individualized instruction in accordance with school, state, and accreditation standards and guidelines. Performs academic and needs assessments as necessary. Ensures students’ progress in relation to goal objectives.

2. Responsible for the education of students. Develops lesson plans and curriculum unless provided by the school to ensure educational needs are being met. Provides specialized instructional techniques/activities through individual sessions designed to meet the educational needs of children, including use of online resources and computer software. Orders appropriate educational material based on needs.

3. Manages education plans and provides ongoing support. Appropriately communicates and collaborates with colleagues. Maintains/prepares grading, progress reports, individualized education program (IEP), transcripts, and educational summaries. Records and gathers data for program requirements.

4. Provides case management for students including coordination of transition services as needed. Maintains student behavior management system and communicates with parents regarding home strategies as appropriate.

5. Maintains a safe, clean and structured learning environment.

6. May plan and provide instruction for non-academic classes including off-campus outings.

7. This position services the special educational needs of students. If working in a healthcare setting, interacts with nursing, therapists, case management and adjunctive therapies. If working in the school setting, interacts with case managers, related service providers, school psychologists, school officials, and others as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and necessary certification from the** **Arizona Department of Education.

Teachers in a non-clinical ( _previously “behavioral”)_ setting must posses a certification in English, Social Studies, Science, Math **or** Special Education. Additionally, they **must be certified by the state to teach at the middle and high school levels.**

Substitute Teaching certificate for grades K-12 will be considered.

Requires knowledge typically achieved with 1-2 years of experience in related setting. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, creative thinking, prioritizing and flexible problem solving. Requires ability to apply learning principles. May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or Banner Academy must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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