Classroom Facilitator - Infinity Academy Ozark

About the role

The Classroom Facilitator with Infinity Academy is a professional educational position within Infinity Academy, a private school that serves the educational, social, and life skill needs of middle and high school-aged students who need an alternative to traditional schooling. The Classroom Facilitator is responsible for supporting the students in the classroom with their individualized academic curriculum and implementing program activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each student.

Responsibilities

• Support students in completing their individualized academic curriculum plans
• Provide supervision and support for both individual and group activities
• Collaborate with the Director to plan social, life-skills, recreational, community, and career-based activities
• Collect and record data on student progress and behavior to inform instruction
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and stakeholders
• Implement positive behavior support techniques and sensory supports as needed
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and program evaluations
• Maintain classrooms and facilities in a safe, clean, and stimulating environment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred
• Experience working with students with autism, gifted learners, or other developmental disabilities
• Understanding of middle and high school curriculum, teaching methodologies, and assessment practices
• Licensed and insured driver, with ability to obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license
• Strong oral and written communication skills, empathy, and cultural competence

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to work with and respect persons with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities
• Ability to work establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, therapists, families, and stakeholders
• Ability to accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc. and perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to express empathy, compassion, and cultural competence when working with students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses
• Knowledge of positive behavior support principles and practices, and cognitive behavior management techniques as they apply to therapeutic treatment and education for those with autism spectrum disorder, gifted learners, and other developmental disabilities
• Some knowledge of middle and high school curriculum, teaching methodologies and assessment
• Ability to deal effectively and graciously with situations requiring tact and judgement

Skills

• Positive behavior support techniques
• Cognitive behavior management techniques
• Positive behavior management techniques

Benefits

• Competitive, experience-based pay
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance available on day 1, no waiting periods
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 1 year
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Positive, mission-oriented workplace culture

Pay

Competitive, experience-based pay

Schedule

Part time