Certified Teacher

Overview

Certified Teacher

$56,972 12 month School Year

Shift: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Calo is a residential treatment facility that works with children ages 9-18 who have attachment disorders associated with foster/adoptive placements and early childhood trauma.  Located on the campus in Lake Ozark, Missouri is a high school and intermediate school that our students attend during their treatment. Our students may have felt like they don't fit in at mainstream schools due to learning disabilities or anxiety.  Our smaller class sizes of 6-10 students allows our teachers more individualized attention resulting in academic success.  Although a few of our students will graduate from Calo, most of our students will return home to conventional schools with normal expectations. Using our relationship-based approach, we strive to help students become a more self-aware learner who is comfortable in a classroom.

Responsibilities

Teachers employ a range of methods. We use technology extensively in classrooms from laptop computers to smart boards to DVDs. Because of the range of our students, teachers are mindful to differentiate curriculum and instruction as much as possible. We do this by focusing on the process of learning more than the content of learning. That is, we stress literacy and study skills across the curriculum, meeting the student where he/she is. 

In this role you will:

• Communicate regularly with teaching staff, clinicians, and mentors regarding work assignments
• Assist students in completing assignments
• Answer emails
• Document progress notes

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Be 21 Years of age or older
• Missouri Certified Teacher
• Be Able to pass a state and federal background check
• Possess Excellent communication skills
• Be Persistent 
• Have Excellent organizational skills
• Use Excel
• Ability to inspire students in a learning environment

Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired as you create healthy, reciprocal relationships with our youth and staff, we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents.

They include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, including seven (7) paid holidays
• Flexible shifts and work environment
• Free meals from our amazing kitchen, plus pizza parties, companywide BBQs, and ice cream socials
• Monthly access to an on-site doctor for physicals or treatment of acute issues
• 401(k) retirement plan (after 60 days of employment) with a broad range of investment options and matching contributions
• CPR, Safe Crisis Management, and First Aid training and certification
• Referral bonuses
• Employee assistance program

Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Salary : $56,972