Fully Licensed Special Educator

Overview

The Teacher is responsible for providing services specified in the IEPs and/or PEPs of assigned students; instructing and supervising small groups of students in daily educational activities to increase their academic achievement level and to assess or effect changes in their social behavior. A Teacher shall implement the educational program for each class.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe learning environment for students within the scope of the Arrow Center for Education administrative policies and procedures.
• Supervises and manages student behavior in the classroom, school and school-sponsored functions.
• Provide direct group and individual instruction to students in English/language arts, math, science, social studies and/or a range of electives and/or other required courses.
• Prepare and utilize comprehensive unit plans to instruct groups of approximately nine (9) students.
• Utilize academic performance, learning style and clinical information on each student to design and implement curriculum, instructional strategies and materials to “fit” the student.
• Provide a learning environment that is stimulating and motivating to students who generally have not adjusted well to school.
• Assure the timely completion of all necessary paperwork to accurately record student progress. This includes daily attendance records, grades and behavioral logs.
• Prepare periodic and special evaluations through the IEP or PEP (as applicable) for assigned students.
• Reports significant changes in educational and social behavior and makes recommendations for plan changes.
• Participate as an active member of the Treatment Team.
• Communicates all appropriate information within and without the classroom orally and in writing.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of a positive school culture.
• Maintain proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
• Inform the Principal of all relevant situations.
• Maintain emergency lesson plans to be implemented during unforeseen absences.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Share/transmit the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff and to students and families served.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a valid (issued) State Department of Education Teaching Certificate in the area required by the specific assignment, or eligible and willing to obtain the certificate within state-mandated timelines.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience in special education preferred.