Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Teacher
Department: Educational
Reports To: Principal
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time, In-Person
Classification: Year-Round, Salaried Position, Exempt Employee
Overview
Pine Haven Boys Center is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian residential and educational facility serving boys ages 6–14 who have experienced trauma, neglect, and behavioral or emotional challenges. Located on over 100 acres in Allenstown, NH, Pine Haven provides intensive therapeutic and academic programming to support student growth and long-term success.
Pine Haven Boys Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Classroom Teacher to work in a self-contained classroom environment serving students in grades 1–8 with emotional and behavioral needs. This full-time, in-person position is ideal for individuals interested in beginning or continuing a teaching career within the human services field, using trauma-informed, therapeutic, and individualized instructional approaches.
The Classroom Teacher is responsible for delivering structured academic instruction, implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), supporting students’ social-emotional development, and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team. This role requires patience, flexibility, strong classroom management skills, and a commitment to helping students reach their full academic and personal potential
Distinguishing Characteristics
- Provides trauma-informed, therapeutic instruction in a self-contained classroom setting
- Demonstrates patience, consistency, and emotional awareness when working with students with significant needs
- Creates a structured, predictable, and supportive learning environment
- Utilizes positive behavior management and intervention strategies
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and treatment team members
- Maintains professionalism, flexibility, and adaptability in a therapeutic school setting
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Development
• Develop, implement, and adapt individualized lesson plans aligned with student needs, IEP goals, and state education standards
- Provide instruction across core academic subjects appropriate to grade level and student ability
- Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of learning, emotional, and behavioral needs
- Monitor and assess student academic progress and adjust instruction accordingly
Classroom Environment & Behavior Support
- Create and maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment
- Implement behavior management techniques and positive behavioral interventions to promote engagement and learning
- Support students’ social-emotional development through consistent routines and trauma-informed practices
- Respond appropriately to behavioral challenges using established therapeutic and educational strategies
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including clinicians, residential staff, and support personnel
- Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and educational planning discussions
- Communicate effectively with team members regarding student progress, needs, and challenges
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely educational documentation, including lesson plans, progress notes, and assessments
- Ensure compliance with IEP requirements and New Hampshire state education standards
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute educational input as required
General Responsibilities
- Support school-wide initiatives, routines, and programming
- Maintain a professional and ethical approach consistent with Pine Haven’s mission and values
- Assist with additional educational or programmatic needs as required to support student success
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- New Hampshire Teaching Certification required (Special Education or Elementary Education) or eligibility for certification
- Endorsement in General Special Education (1900), Specific Learning Disabilities (1907), and/or Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities (1855) preferred
- Alternative Certification (Alt 4) will be considered
- Experience working with students with emotional impairments preferred
- Strong classroom management and behavior intervention skills
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students and staff
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Commitment to trauma-informed, student-centered education
Work Environment
This position is based on-site at Pine Haven Boys Center’s residential campus in Allenstown, NH. The Classroom Teacher works in a self-contained classroom setting and collaborates closely with educational, clinical, and residential staff. The role requires emotional resilience, flexibility, and a strong commitment to supporting students with complex needs in a therapeutic educational environment.