Sage Alliance

Sage Alliance Middle and High School in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for our students in grades 6 through 12 with social and emotional challenges. Sage Alliance (formerly Sage Day) is a private, therapeutic school. You will play an integral role in the success of our students while managing all functions within your classroom, including service delivery, reporting, and management of assistants and aides. You will be a critical element in our mission to create a dynamic partnership between parents, students, staff, and school districts for the provision of a safe, therapeutic and highly academic environment that addresses the social, emotional, and academic needs of students so they can achieve in school and in their community. Start date Aug. 28, 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modifies instruction and curriculum, when necessary, in assigned classes in the locations and the times designated; communicates with parents, teachers and administration
• Creates a consistent, emotionally safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of emotionally fragile students
• Modifies and guides the learning process toward the achievement of established Sage Alliance curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the space and resources provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved, and presents Special Education techniques to staff towards improved professional development
• Strives by instruction and action to implement Sage Alliance’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Sage Alliance policy, and administrative regulations
• Manages student behavior within the established classroom rules
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents by appointment
• Maintains an ongoing program for professional growth that satisfies Sage Alliance requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional
• Takes an active part in the Sage Alliance approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of the evaluation
• Attends staff meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff
• Serves on Sage Alliance committees, which develop curriculum and enhance instruction
• Attends established, traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Parents’ Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Art Festival)
• Contributes to the decisions made by Sage Alliance and administrators regarding budget, curriculum and personal well-being 

BENEFITS

Sage Alliance employees receive competitive pay and benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital and Accident Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with 100% vested company contribution
• Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Rewards Program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

Sage Alliance is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace.  We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. 

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