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Transitions Academy

Transitions Academy, located in Carmel, Indiana, provides behavioral health services in a residential setting to the "at risk" adolescent male population. Program offerings provide treatment services to youth with emotional and behavioral health impairments. Transitions Academy serves adolescent male youth, ages 12-18, who have been placed in 24-hour residential placement through DCS or Probation. Transitions Academy focuses on a therapeutic and behavioral modification approach to engage residents in programming and focuses on providing skills for the youth to grow and safely re-enter the community. At Transitions Academy the residents engage in a variety of program services and attend school as a part of those program services. As a teacher at Transitions Academy, it is essential to understand the importance of mitigating risk, the use of de-escalation practices, and engaging youth in the academic arena who in general, have a history of adverse experiences in the educational setting. Additionally, due to the diverse age range at Transitions Academy, one must be able to provide educational instruction at various levels, including those with an IEP. Transitions Academy fosters a Servant Leadership Model that values a shared responsibility among all to help create and maintain a positive environment that focuses on assessing risk, not only to ensure the safety of the youth we serve and the staff who serve them. Responsibilities: · Responsible for planning, developing, and delivering appropriate, individualized curriculum for students who reside in a residential treatment facility. A qualified candidate must be able to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, including those with an additional education needs. Ability to create and implement lesson plans based on Indiana State Standards. Strong understanding of IEP implementation in the teaching/learning process. Possess classroom management skills that assess risk and support mechanisms being utilized in therapy sessions. Exemplify respect and understanding for the residential process and the individual needs of the residents. Demonstrate a cooperative style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, and collaboration among all entities of the program. Express creativity in lesson development that meets each student where they are at and captures their attention in the learning process. Qualifications: · Applicant must possess a valid Indiana State Teaching License. · Experience working with at risk youth preferred. · Applicant must value working with others as a team to help our youth reach academic achievement and personal/emotional growth. · Applicant must have a full understanding of the importance of maintaining a safe classroom environment that actively works to mitigate risk. Benefits: · 401k · Health Insurance · Dental/Vision Insurance · PTO · Tuition Reimbursement · ESOP Schedule: · Monday-Friday · This school operates on a year-round schedule. Summer months are reserved for enhanced focused learning and credit recovery, as well as HISET (GED) prep when applicable. A Teacher at Transitions Academy works as a salaried employee in accordance with established policies as outlined in the employee handbook. The employee in this position is expected to give four weeks’ notice prior to voluntary resignation. A probationary period of 120 days is required. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Indianapolis, IN 46280: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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Transitions Academy

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About this role

Transitions Academy, located in Carmel, Indiana, provides behavioral health services in a residential setting to the "at risk" adolescent male population. Program offerings provide treatment services to youth with emotional and behavioral health impairments. Transitions Academy serves adolescent male youth, ages 12-18, who have been placed in 24-hour residential placement through DCS or Probation.

Transitions Academy focuses on a therapeutic and behavioral modification approach to engage residents in programming and focuses on providing skills for the youth to grow and safely re-enter the community. At Transitions Academy the residents engage in a variety of program services and attend school as a part of those program services. As a teacher at Transitions Academy, it is essential to understand the importance of mitigating risk, the use of de-escalation practices, and engaging youth in the academic arena who in general, have a history of adverse experiences in the educational setting.

Additionally, due to the diverse age range at Transitions Academy, one must be able to provide educational instruction at various levels, including those with an IEP. Transitions Academy fosters a Servant Leadership Model that values a shared responsibility among all to help create and maintain a positive environment that focuses on assessing risk, not only to ensure the safety of the youth we serve and the staff who serve them.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for planning, developing, and delivering appropriate, individualized curriculum for students who reside in a residential treatment facility. A qualified candidate must be able to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, including those with an additional education needs.

Ability to create and implement lesson plans based on Indiana State Standards. Strong understanding of IEP implementation in the teaching/learning process. Possess classroom management skills that assess risk and support mechanisms being utilized in therapy sessions.

Exemplify respect and understanding for the residential process and the individual needs of the residents. Demonstrate a cooperative style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, and collaboration among all entities of the program. Express creativity in lesson development that meets each student where they are at and captures their attention in the learning process.

Qualifications:

· Applicant must possess a valid Indiana State Teaching License.

· Experience working with at risk youth preferred.

· Applicant must value working with others as a team to help our youth reach academic achievement and personal/emotional growth.

· Applicant must have a full understanding of the importance of maintaining a safe classroom environment that actively works to mitigate risk.

Benefits:

· 401k

· Health Insurance

· Dental/Vision Insurance

· PTO

· Tuition Reimbursement

· ESOP

Schedule:

· Monday-Friday

· This school operates on a year-round schedule. Summer months are reserved for enhanced focused learning and credit recovery, as well as HISET (GED) prep when applicable.

A Teacher at Transitions Academy works as a salaried employee in accordance with established policies as outlined in the employee handbook. The employee in this position is expected to give four weeks’ notice prior to voluntary resignation. A probationary period of 120 days is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Indianapolis, IN 46280: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

About the Company

Transitions Academy provides behavioral health services in a residential setting for at-risk adolescent males, focusing on therapeutic and behavioral modification approaches.

Key Highlights

  • Work with youth aged 12-18 in a residential setting
  • Implement IEPs and manage classroom behavior
  • Engage residents in therapeutic programming
  • Full-time onsite position with benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development

💡 Honest Take: While the role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on at-risk youth, it requires strong classroom management skills and the ability to work in a challenging environment.

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