Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :  Teacher

Location :  New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center,20 Mockingbird Drive, Pueblo of Acoma, NM

Schedule :  Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM (Federal holidays observed)

Position Summary :

The Teacher will provide individualized and group educational services to Native American adolescents (ages 12–17) in a residential treatment setting. Responsibilities include assessing educational needs at admission, developing academic plans, delivering daily instruction across multiple education levels (elementary through GED), and supporting each student’s progress toward academic and personal goals.

Key Duties :

Conduct educational assessments and create individualized academic plans

Deliver daily classroom instruction and maintain a structured learning environment

Develop curriculum and lesson plans tailored to each student’s level

Use computer-based learning tools alongside direct instruction

Coordinate with school systems and attend education-related meetings

Administer and interpret the WRAT assessment

Document academic progress and update records daily, including SOAP notes in EHR as needed

Support students pursuing a GED and accommodate Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Participate in treatment team meetings and uphold professional conduct standards

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Valid New Mexico Teaching License

Current BLS certification (ACLS and / or PALS preferred)

Must meet background check and security clearance requirements

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