Certified Teacher (Youth Residential Center)

About the Job

Family Centered Services of Alaska is seeking a dedicated 6-12 General Education Teacher to join our team. In this unique role, you'll provide academic instruction and support to students with mental health challenges, integrating their individual treatment plans into the classroom setting.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver engaging lessons in math and science, tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with the school Special Education team to ensure students' IEP goals are met.
• Work closely with treatment staff to integrate mental health needs into the learning process.
• Provide crisis intervention and support students during challenging moments.
• Attend meetings and communicate effectively with parents and professionals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, focusing on math and/or science.
• Current State of Alaska teaching certificate accepted by Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
• Experience working with students with mental health disabilities preferred.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Certified in Managing Aggressive Behavior or willing to be certified.
• Commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

This position is a driving position. Applicants will be required to submit a driving record if selected for the position.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to State of AK regulations and must pass a State of AK Background Check.

About Us

Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989 by Fairbanks, Alaska community members committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral and mental health needs. Today, FCSA has over 100 employees dedicated to our mission of providing unconditional care to children and their families.

FCSA provides behavioral and mental health services to youth aged 5-19. Services include outpatient therapy, education, foster care, and short or long-term residential treatment. FCSA is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and was one of the first organizations to be licensed by the state to establish, recruit, and monitor foster homes.

Smart Start Learning Center is a subsidiary of FCSA and provides daytime care to families in our community. Employees of FCSA are eligible to enroll their children in childcare services and enjoy a discount on their monthly tuition (contingent on enrollment availability).

Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits:

Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan.

FCSA is a nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees working for Family Centered Services of Alaska qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans. For more information on how to qualify, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#pslf-process

Family Centered Services of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,080.00 - $57,373.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,080 - $57,373