1.0 Day Treatment Teacher 26-27 SY (SHS)

Make an impact where it matters most.Summit High School is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven Day Treatment Teacher to join our specialized program designed to support students with academics, social-emotional, and mental health needs. This is not a traditional classroom role-it's an opportunity to change trajectories, build trust, and be part of a deeply collaborative and supportive team.About the Day Treatment ProgramOur Day Treatment program is a small, tight-knit learning environment that provides students with enhanced mental health services alongside individualized academic support. The classroom serves a limited number of students and is staffed by two teachers and a therapist, all actively involved throughout the day. Together, we create a space that feels less like a school program and more like a family-where students are known, supported, and valued.We work closely with a large interdisciplinary team that includes the school psychologist, principal, assistant principal, and director of special education services, ensuring students receive comprehensive, wraparound support. Instruction and intervention are highly individualized, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, life skills, executive functioning, and IEP goal progress.This role relies heavily on authentic relationships. Success in Day Treatment comes from connection-meeting students where they are, celebrating growth, and helping them build the skills they need to succeed both in and out of school.What You'll DoThe Day Treatment Teacher plays a critical role in instruction, classroom culture, crisis support, and collaboration. Responsibilities include:I lead instruction for lessons and activities (Affective Education, Executive Skills, Community Connections, Life Skills, Academic Intervention)I lead classroom management and manage the Behavior Criteria SystemI support youth/students in general education (class, lunch, assemblies, etc.)I provide social emotional and behavior inventions within the classroomI provide confidential trauma-informed and culturally competent care for children and familiesI provide on-call Safety Care Team crisis prevention and de-escalationI maintain Red Cross First Aid and CPRI coordinate community collaborations and field tripsI maintain each child's SCDTP/SCHSDTP recordI attend and co-facilitate weekly SCDTP/SCHSDTP Team meetingsI co-facilitate Monthly Review meetings Why This Role Is SpecialSmall class sizes allow for deep, meaningful relationships with studentsTeam-based model with teachers, therapists, and administrators working side by sideStrong focus on social-emotional growth, life skills, and whole-child supportA classroom culture that truly feels like a community and familyOpportunity to be part of a program where your voice, creativity, and care directly shape student outcomes