Huntingdon Area Middle School

2500 Cassady Avenue

Huntingdon, PA 16652

Easing Adversity, Inspiring Growth

Laurel Life empowers individuals, families and organizations to strengthen relationships, encourage social responsibility and improve quality of life. We serve clients throughout Central Pennsylvania with proven, evidence-based services for overcoming a wide range of challenges in home, school and work settings. As one of the area's leading providers of trauma-informed care, our behavior coaches, educators, licensed counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists take an innovative approach to treatment, classroom management and leadership. By acknowledging the significant role trauma plays in the lives of people we serve, we promote meaningful transformation that lasts.

The PA Certified Teacher will become part of a team including a therapist and in-class behavior coach.

In addition to the details and requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life expects the employee to be committed to incorporating principles of trauma informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles in trauma treatment will be required through attendance in trainings and use of identified evidence-based practices. Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff.

We are currently seeking a PA Certified Secondary Teacher (4-8, 7-12) in our Huntingdon Area School District - Huntingdon Area Middle School Transition Classroom. The selected candidate will become part of a team including a therapist and in-class behavior coach.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of academic materials based on district curriculum
• Monitoring of online curriculum
• Individualized and group instruction
• Evaluation of student performance
• Team based student interventions
• Participate in staff meetings, district meetings and parent communication

Requirements:

• A four-year degree from a college or university and a valid PA Secondary Teaching Certificate (4-8, 7-12) or 4-8/7-12 Teacher Intern Cert
• Attention to detail
• Positive, strong classroom management

Compensation package includes:

• Competitive Wages
• 200 day agreement - follow district schedule, summer off
• 401k match
• Medical benefit package including hospitalization, prescription, dental, and eye coverage for full time employees.
• Reimbursement for training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth
• Life insurance
• Non-profit, eligible for PSLF Loan Forgiveness programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person