Alternative Education Teacher

Position Overview:

The Recovery High School Alternative Education Teacher will be supported by an Education Technician III, will work closely with and receive consultation from our Recovery Counselor (licensed clinical substance misuse counselor), will communicate regularly with Dorm Parents, will be supervised by the Alternative Education Coordinator, and will interface with parents, family members and community-based service providers as we provide students an academic pathway to a High School diploma while also placing a clear focus on their recovery and their ability to maintain sobriety, wellness and well-being.

The ideal candidate will have experience in education, lived with or knowledge of substance misuse and/or co-occurring disorder recovery, a commitment to supporting teens in recovery, and the ability to foster a supportive and engaging learning/recovery environment built on self-awareness, social awareness and trusting relationships within our student cohort and between our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage engaging, standards-based lessons in all core subject areas.
• Together with the Education Technician III, provide a mixture of active, face-to-face, individual and small-group support to nurture students' ability to make progress through self-paced, independent learning while also nudging and supporting them to remain on pace with their daily and weekly assignments.
• Facilitate blended learning experiences through which students access on-line learning content through custom-designed core and elective courses available on Edmentum PLE and other web-based teaching/learning platforms.
• Support students' academic, social, and emotional needs within the context of recovery by working with other team members to blend substance misuse and mental health supports into their learning experiences on a daily, weekly and on-going basis.
• Collaborate with the Recovery Counselor, program coordinator, families, community-based service providers and other staff to ensure student success in the classroom and in their recovery journey.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes respect, resilience, and trust.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs and styles.
• Participate in on-going professional development related to education and recovery support (i.e., required Recovery Coach training).
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, progress, and attendance.
• Uphold the mission and values of the school by creating a safe, healthy, sober learning environment.
• Assist with the supervision of students for both breakfast and lunch on a rotating basis with other team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Maine teaching certification or eligibility for conditional certification in English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and/or Science.
• Special Education experience, background or certification desirable.
• Understanding of or experience with substance use recovery, co-occurring disorder recovery, addiction counseling, or trauma-informed practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for supporting students in their academic and recovery journeys.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and Maine State Retirement.
• School year calendar schedule.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and mission-driven work environment.

Pay: $46,000.00 - $83,652.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,000 - $83,652