Teacher (Special Education)

Summary This position is located at the New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC) in Acoma, New Mexico. NSRTC is a 24-bed residential facility that provides culturally appropriate, multidisciplinary treatment for Native American adolescents. The purpose of this position is to provide and manage educational services for residents receiving residential treatment. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Become a part of an innovative, dynamic, nationwide organization of dedicated health care providers working to meet the individual health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Indian Health Service (IHS) employees are considerate in our care, creative in our approach, enthusiastic about our work and compassionate with our patients. Our lifestyle is adventurous, community oriented and focused on service and problem solving as part of a professional interdisciplinary team. Join us in improving the health outcomes of over 2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.Major Duties: Develops and manages the education program for NSRTC residents, using online learning systems to teach academic, social, and life skills to students in grades 6 through 12. Evaluates student progress individually and in groups on an ongoing basis. Supervises residents as assigned to ensure their safety, health, and well-being in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, school, and NSRTC policies and procedures. Administers and reviews educational assessments, including academic history, achievement testing, vocational assessments, WRAT, and pre-GED evaluations, to identify student needs. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Participates in team meetings and is responsible for the educational portion of each resident's treatment plan, including goals and progress. Supports aftercare planning by working with staff, families, and school personnel to ensure continuity of educational services after discharge. Serves as the administrator for the online school program and is responsible for the quality of educational services within the residential treatment facility. Provides administrative supervision for a teacher aide position. Requirment: IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.