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USD 32393 - 40393
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Job Description
SUMMARY:
Do you want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization We are looking for an Assistant Teacher who wants to join our organization. The right candidate will enjoy learning new tasks and taking on a variety of responsibilities while working in an upbeat nonprofit environment.
Sherwood Autism Center fosters a team environment you will work toward one goal: making sure our clients lead active and independent lives. Its more than a career; its a fulfilling way of life.
What is Sherwood Autism Center
Sherwood Autism Center is a nonprofit committed to our mission to educate equip and empower adults with autism as well as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in family and community life by providing the highest quality services. Since our founding in 1974 we have evolved into a multifaceted organization serving our community through a wide range of impactful educational vocational and behavioral health programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Administer national state and district assessments throughout the year in order to evaluate students abilities and design group and individualized teaching plans and lessons to meet the needs of their assigned grade band.
- Assist with the development of Individualized Education Plans organize and lead required scheduled meetings (IEP progress monitoring etc. and utilize technology/software to track students progress while maintaining a clear record of the students academic progress in conjunction with each students team.
- Select adapt and design learning materials lesson plans teaching strategies and activities to teach skills based on interests and motivation to address each students individualized needs.
- Inform parents about their students performance and potential problems as well as interpret students educational needs and progress.
- Complete all necessary paperwork to be in compliance with the state and district requirements with respect to applicable statutes and regulations including due process safeguards and the Missouri State Plan.
- Coach/mentor paraprofessionals and classroom assistants who work with students within their assigned grade band.
- Collaborate with each students support team (i.e. dedicated Assistant Teacher BCBA OT and SLP) to create comprehensive intervention plans including the management of students behavioral patterns language/ communication and motor/sensory needs.
- Foster and promote a cooperative working climate maximizing productivity and employee morale.
- An important requirement for all our direct care staff: we require successful completion of our physical fitness POET assessment prior to the commencement of all applicable positions. If you do not pass we reserve the right to adjust or rescind any offers as needed.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age
- US work authorization
- Bachelors degree (in process) in Special Education or related area; AND
- Hold a Substitute Teaching Certificate or a Temporary Authorization Certificate by the state of Missouri in Special Education OR
- Masters degree (in process) in Applied Behavioral Science or related area; AND
- Hold certification as a Registered Behavior Technician; AND
- Be eligible to obtain a Substitute Teaching Certificate or a Temporary Authorization Certificate by the state of Missouri in Special Education
- Experience with working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to exercise and initiate mature judgment to analyze and solve problems
- A strong desire to work with a dynamic team and advance their knowledge and skills
- Desire to work with students ages 5 to 21
- Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Word Excel and Outlook
- Eligibility for MO Highway Patrol
- Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
- Level 1 Medication Aid (must be obtained within 6 months of employment)
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience supporting augmentative and alternative student communication systems
- SCM certification
- First aid/CPR Abuse/neglect training
- Strong writing and scheduling skills with efficient time management
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to exert lift carry push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to demonstrate good balance object handling object fingering feeling simple hand grasping firm hand grasping and occasional running or jogging
BENEFITS:
Sherwood Autism Center recognizes the value of benefits to our employees. We offer competitive wages and ongoing training. Fulltime employees are eligible for our robust comprehensive benefits program including:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Ancillary benefit options include Voluntary Short term disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Voluntary Accident Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan Voluntary Hospital Indemnity as well as an Employee Assistance Program.
- 10 company paid holidays
- PTO/Vacation
- Paid Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $500
EMPLOYMENT POLICY:
Sherwood Autism Centers policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. Sherwood is proud to be a drugfree workplace.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:
Sherwood Autism Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment because we know that many of the greatest ideas and discoveries as well as best examples of service come from a diverse mix of minds backgrounds and experiences. We believe that everyone is an equal member of society and should be treated with dignity respect and kindness. Because we believe inclusivity is critical to our success Sherwood provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity genetic disposition neurodiversity disability veteran status or any other protected category under Federal State and local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
