Teacher - Academy

Overview

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Description:

Instructs individuals served in activities designed to promote social, physical, intellectual and literacy growth. Provides personal care to individuals served by program in a discrete and professional manner. Evaluates individuals using standardized and criterion-based testing materials across five domains including motor, social, cognitive, self-help/adaptive, and communication, including scoring the evaluation and generating a report.

• Teach in the following areas of development: social/emotional, cognitive, motor, language and communication, and self-help. Emphasize learning, literacy and social skills that promote independence and prepare individuals for successful transition through all life phases (early childhood, primary school, secondary education, adulthood, independent living).
• Use appropriate management and modification techniques to manage behavior.
• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans based on each individual’s needs, considering all aspects of development and all goals and objectives as detailed in each individual’s treatment/education plan.
• Follow standard frameworks for classroom set-up and implementation of curriculum and supplements.
• Evaluate functional level of individuals on skill sets using screening tools, data collection and assessments. Refer individuals for further assessment as needed.
• Prepare materials and instructional aids to present objectives to individuals or groups using task analysis methods.
• Keep accurate records and data related to attendance, progress (document at least weekly in progress notes) towards instructional goals and objectives, guardian contact, medical needs, daily health checks, accidents/occurrences, etc.
• Arrange and supervise meaningful special activities (e.g., classroom events, special guests).
• Communicate regularly with guardians and program team regarding strengths and needs of individuals served, and any identified issues.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor or designee about any issues or concerns regarding the program, individuals served, or staff.
• Ensure the classroom meets quality standards and state requirements for education and licensure.
• Collaborate with program team to provide appropriate and individualized programming and modifications for individuals with disabilities, including feeding, positioning, communication methods, classroom supports, and equipment.
• Collaborate with program team to ensure goals and objectives align and are consistently implemented across disciplines (education, therapy, behavior, medical, etc.).
• Plan and direct classroom duties of teaching assistants (TAs)/paraprofessionals. Hold TAs/paraprofessionals accountable for job performance. Communicate ongoing problems with supervisor or designee. Provide feedback for annual evaluation of TAs/paraprofessionals.
• Assist with personal care for individuals served by the program, including feeding and diapering/toileting.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean classroom. Use all appropriate methods to ensure good hygiene, health and safety of all individuals served and staff in the classroom.
• Attend initial placement conferences, teaming conferences and annual individualized treatment plan (ITP) or individualized education plan (IEP) meetings and carry out team decisions related to developmental and functional education of the individual served.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and Arkansas teaching certification required with one-year teaching experience or master’s in special education or related field (ABA, Early Childhood Education, etc.) without Arkansas teaching certification. Three or more years’ experience as a classroom teacher preferred.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, management, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of best practices and curriculum for early childhood education and development, and the inclusion and role of therapy and related fields in programming and service delivery.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical…