STAR Instructor
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NOTRE DAME OF DALLAS
STAR Instructor
JOB DESCRIPTION
Notre Dame School recognizing that each person is created in the image of God educates studentswith developmental disabilities and facilitates their integration into society.
STAR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Committed to the mission and the Charisms of the School Sisters of Notre Dame the STAR adultprogram (SelfDetermination Teamwork Ability Respect) opened in 2018. The adult programembraces the mission of Notre Dame School and offers a continuum of education and services thatwill have a positive effect on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities their familiesand the broader community. The program offers independent living continuing education social andleisure skills. The program additionally offers a prevocational and communitybased instructioncomponent.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Aligns with STAR staff that innovative programming and community inclusion
opportunities are being developed for all individuals. This includes creating group
community and individual activities based on individual needs
* Works in collaboration with the program director and assistant instructor(s) to ensure
that a functional curriculum is implemented and is based on the individual needs
* Responsible for submitting information that is important for billing purposes to the
director in a timely manner.
* Records data regarding to STAR participant goals.
* Must adhere to all confidential guidelines and procedures (HIPPA)
* As needed supports records/ invoices necessary for billing purposes to ensure
completeness accuracy and compliance with billing and contract requirements
* With direction from STAR Director communicates appropriately with the families and
providers (agencies)
* As needed implements behavior plans for participants
* Annually receives teaching evaluation from Director
* Drives STAR participants in program van(s) offsite activities
* Collaborates with the STAR team to plan and teach functional academics social
skills leisure and other selected classes to STAR participants
Attends weekly staff meetings
Has knowledge of the Notre Dame School program (calendar activities expectations
etc).
* Adheres to the rules and guidelines set forth by the East Dallas Christian Church
WORK HOURS/ CALENDAR:
MondayFriday 8am 4pm and weekly STAR staff planning meetings after program hours
The STAR Program is 210 days a year across ll months beginning August I and ends June 30.
2 inservice days in August 1 inservice in January and 1 inservice day June.
Holidays follow the Notre Dame School calendar with the exception of the Monday after Easter.
The STAR program is closed for the month of July.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORS:
Reports to STAR Director Notre Dame of Dallas School president and principal
Location:
629 N. Peak St Dallas TX 75246
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 25 years or older due to driving requirements.
Minimum of high school diploma; continuing education and/or experience in education psychology sociology or related field.
Must have experience in programming and/or education and behavioral services for individuals withdisabilities.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong experience working withfamilies and students.
Must be strongly efficient in using technology for electronic documentation service contracts andcoordinating elearning schedules.
Background checks and driving records will be completed prior to employment.
STAR Instructors must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Employment Type
Full-Time
