Long-Term Substitute - Culinary Facilitator

About the role

The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in four core goal areas.

Responsibilities

• Support student in baking and culinary employment.
• Manage the entire culinary program.
• Implement The Monarch School model of teaching with special emphasis on the development of students' self-regulation, executive functioning, relational development skills, and professional competence.
• Participate in the development of a mentally healthy school community.
• Develop and implement yearlong culinary business activities and lessons addressing individual differences in student learning styles in authentic learning practice areas.
• Serve as teacher of record for baking opportunities like Baking I., Baking II., Advanced Baking, Culinary Employment, etc.
• Support the sponsorship of student-run businesses and business development activities, Life Academy projects, and events.
• Coach students with particular emphasis on areas indicated as most pivotal in their targets, skills, and strategies.
• Document and report on all aspects of student plans and actions to Integrated Learning Practice faculty.
• Learn new curriculum models as directed.
• Support students' therapeutic agenda in coordination with the Integrated Learning Practice Team.
• Demonstrate cooperative team skills and consider teammates in all decisions.
• Establish yearly goals and allow the Director to coach you in attaining those goals.
• Supervise community events, festivals, and other non-school functions as necessary, including after hours and weekend activities.
• Participate as a Monarch Community citizen established in the Monarch Handbook.
• Report student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
• Participate in continuing professional education for the improvement of the school.
• Support and model the philosophy, goals, and visions of The Monarch School.
• Attend all faculty meetings and in-services as directed.
• Provide instruction for baking and culinary employment classes.
• Promote a focus on well-being through mindful eating and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborate with Program Directors and other faculty regarding the use of the facilities.
• Supervise the culinary school-based businesses (students) for purchasing of materials for The Monarch School.
• Coordinate speakers, volunteers, and other teaching faculty to integrate instructional and professional opportunities for students regarding culinary enterprises.
• Collaborate with Program Directors and Monarch Leadership on long-term planning and direction of the culinary program.
• Improve professional development through continued educational opportunities, as available and needed.
• Stay abreast of Health Department Regulations to maintain our Food Establishment Permit.
• Seek out businesses to build partnerships and become vendors for items regularly made in Culinary.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelors degree in special education, education, or business preferred.
• 5 to 8 years experience providing services to persons with neurological differences.
• Have a Food Safety Managers Certification or is able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Seed to table type or horticulture experience/interest to support the culinary enterprise of growing and harvesting fruits and vegetables to be used in the culinary program.

Skills

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Highly skilled in working with individuals living with neurological differences to build relationships.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Exhibit ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Working Conditions

Working conditions range in a wide variety of challenges and deadlines. The best candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and be a great problem solver. Although the position is emotionally rewarding, and provides endless opportunities to have positive effects, and can be stressful at times. Ability to lift 40 pounds. Frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending. Ability to move desk, classroom equipment and adaptive equipment.