STAR Assistant-PART-TIME

NOTRE DAME OF DALLAS

STAR Assistant Instructor-PART-TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION

MISSION

Notre Dame School recognizing that each person is created in the image of Godeducates students with 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 adult program(Self-Determination- Teamwork- Ability- Respect) opened in 2018. The adult program embraces the mission of Notre Dame School and offers a continuum of education and services that will have a positive effect on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities their families and the broader community. The program offers independent living continuing education social and leisure skills. The program additionally offers a pre-vocational and community-based instruction component.

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 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 instructors and/or 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 evaluation from Director
• Drives STAR participants in program van(s) off-site 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:

Monday to Friday

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location:

629 N. Peak St Dallas TX 75246

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORS:

Reports to STAR Director Notre Dame of Dallas School president and principal

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 programing and/or education and behavioral services for individuals with disabilities.

Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong experience in working with families and students.

Must be strongly efficient in using technology for electronic documentation service contracts and coordinating e-learning schedules.

Background checks and driving records will be completed prior to employment

Salary commensurate with experience.