Description :
Aspen Education Group is recognized nationwide as the leading provider of education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. Aspen's 30-plus programs in 12 states range from short-term interventions to long-term residential treatment, and include boarding schools, wilderness therapy, and weight loss programs. Aspen offers professionals and families the opportunity to choose a setting that best meets a student's unique academic and emotional needs. No other organization in the therapeutic education industry offers a more enlightened approach or a more reputable network of quality programs. Aspen is a division of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest chemical dependency and related behavioral health organization.
Excel Academy, a fully accredited [link removed] co-educational boarding school for teens , combines college preparatory academics with a strong culture of recovery from substance abuse to serve troubled and underachieving teenagers. Located one hour north of Houston, Excel is situated on 35 acres in a rural, ranch style setting and follows an Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step philosophy. The school provides an environment where students in grades 9-12 can safely distance themselves from the distractions of their home environment, negative peer relationships, and other detractors from living a positive life. Right Choices, Healthy Relationships, and Recovery - Excel Academy of Texas!
We are currently seeking aScience Teacher to work at our Excel Academy program. Our ideal candidate will exemplify a strong overall work ethic in all school activities and will develop and maintain positive, healthy relationships with students serving as a role model.
Job Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate a caring attitude towards students, parents, referral sources and staff.
* Meets with parents during parent weekends.
* Provides outstanding Customer Service.
* Provides referral source coordination by academic department at time of admission.
Benefits to You:
As the industry leader in providing education services to young people and their families for the last two decades, Aspen Education Group's solid strength gives unparalleled support to its professional team. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and tuition reimbursement.
Requirements
* Degree from accredited school of higher education with emphasis of Education.
* Secondary Education Teacher with current Certification from the state of Texas.
* Must be 21 years of age.
* Physical and emotional ability to work with adolescents and parents in stressful and emergency situations.
* At least one year training and or experience in working with child or adolescents with behavior or emotional problems preferred.