St. Joseph's Teacher

Description

The list below gives a general, though not comprehensive, description of the basic tasks a teacher normally will be required to perform and will be evaluated upon. The teacher will comply with all applicable school policies and guidelines, including those addressed in the Employee Handbook and the Safety Manual. This job description is to be used in cooperation with the specific blueprint and educational strategies/goals determined for each level.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Direct experience/engagement in a structured instructional environment. This may include school, church, daycare, or related experience.
• Experience as program or teacher lead preferred.
• Direct experience/engagement working with special needs individuals. This may include formal structured settings, familial or other relationship, or other experience.
• Experience in a structured environment preferred.
• RBT or special education training or certification preferred.

Professionalism

• Grow in understanding and application of Hanley’s ABA methods.
• Model appropriate age- and developmental- level pairing with students.
• Collaboratively work with all St. Joe’s staff to ensure supervision and engagement for all students.
• Demonstrate flexibility for schedule and/or cohort/content area oversight within a student-needs-focused framework.

Pedagogical

Classroom Management

• Maintain class routines to accomplish basic tasks as determined by Administration/Leads.
• Enforce classroom and behavior management policies to provide an orderly atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Be prepared to apply consistently both the letter and spirit of the school rules in their treatment of the children, maintenance of the classrooms, and execution of plans.
• Ensure that students should understand what is expected of them and display an acceptable degree of self-discipline.
• Engage with students in accord with ABA principles and training.

Planning and Communication

• Be thoroughly informed and knowledgeable about the behavior and academic plans for cohort/content area responsibility, communicating with Leads/Administration as needed.