Instructor - Substitute

Duties

• Plans and implements units of instruction relevant to the persisting life problems of each student under his/her instruction based on age appropriate and functional activities.
• Plans and implements daily lesson plans designed to meet the Individual Education Plan objectives, including assisting with swimming in the therapy pool.
• Maintains classroom discipline in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Administers evaluative instruments to each student under his/her instruction in order to determine individual needs.
• Plans and develops an Individual Education Plan based on multi-factored assessment, in conjunction with the input of a multidisciplinary team and parents.
• Affords assistance to public school systems and adults' services program in planning and implementing Individual Transition Plans based on identified student interest and ability.
• Keeps accurate and current training records, attendance records, records of monies collected and any other recorded material necessary for the efficient maintenance of the program.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with coworkers and the family of each child under his/her instruction in order to best facilitate and implement the Individual Education Plan.
• Directs the work of Instructor Assistants, Educational Aides, volunteers, students in training, and others, as directed.
• Is available for parent conferences throughout the year.
• Affords other related duties as assigned by administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Appropriate Intervention Specialist License from Ohio Department of Education.
• Physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs. per lifting policy, carry and move students in a safe manner, according to in-service training.
• Maintains First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to accurately, efficiently and effectively use technology to assist students with communication, complete required training and certification processes.
• Maintains a current, valid Ohio Driver's License, points on driving record may not be equal to or exceed 6 and must be acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
• Maintains personal vehicle insurance.
• Able to tolerate up to one hour in a therapy pool with temperatures of 92o – 94oF (doctor’s release required).
• Certifiable as a school van driver as defined by Ohio Department of Education.