Teacher 2 Academy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teach in the following areas of development: social/emotional cognitive motor language and communication and self-help. Emphasize learning literacy and social skills that will promote independence and prepare the individual served 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 individuals needs considering all aspects of development and all goals and objectives as detailed in each individuals treatment/education plan.
• Follow standard frameworks for classroom set-up and implementation of curriculum and supplements.
• Evaluate functional level of individual served on skill sets using screening tools data collection and assessments. Refer individual served for further assessment as needed.
• Prepare materials and instruction aids to successfully present objectives to individual or groups of individuals using task analysis methods.
• Keep accurate records and data related to attendance progress (document at least weekly in progress note) towards instructional goals and objectives guardian contact medical needs daily health checks accidents/occurrences etc.
• Arrange and supervise meaningful special activities (i.e. classroom events special guests etc.).
• Communicate regularly with guardian(s) and program team regarding strengths and needs of individuals served and any other 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 that 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 program including feeding diapering/toileting etc.
• Maintain 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 conferences and carry out team decisions related to the developmental and functional education of the individual served.

Compliance/HIPAA:

While performing the duties of this job employee will comply with all federal state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas.

Employee has access to all client protected health information of the individuals directly served by this person except psychotherapy notes. Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises one to three teaching assistants (TA)/paraprofessionals in the classroom. Carries out supervisory responsibilities as delegated in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities will vary by program but may include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree and Arkansas teaching certification required with one-year teaching experience or masters 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 other related fields in the programming and service delivery for each child.

Ability to read analyze and interpret professional journals technical procedures statutes or governmental regulations.

Ability to present to groups and answer questions both in person and via video conference.

Strong computer skills to use electronic health management platform email calendar word excel video conferencing and presentation software.

Strong orientation to deadlines and detail.

Demonstrated ability to work with and support children with a diverse range of abilities

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with employees and families at diverse levels.

Ability to develop both the members of a team as well as the team itself.

Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity equity and inclusiveness.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

CPR/First Aid required within 30 days of hire.

AR Teacher Certification if Bachelors Degree

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Easterseals Arkansas has designated this position as a non-safety sensitive position under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.