Advance Kids Hiring for Special Education Preschool Teacher Full Time

The Giving Tree is a non public school serving students diagnosed with autism. This position will provide specialized instruction to preschool students to meet the goals and objectives as developed in the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They will prepare standards-based lesson plans, materials, and classroom strategies as well as use effective classroom and/or behavior management techniques to achieve a safe and functional learning atmosphere for all students. This position has a 200 workday/school year calendar that is subject to change. Classroom size is capped at 12 students per session (am and pm sessions) with a high staff to student ratio of 1:1 and 2:1 with a full time Lead to assist with lesson plans, teaching materials, staff training and supervision.

Qualifications
Qualifications
Must meet qualifications to teach Special Education Preschool. Preliminary and Clear Credentials, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), or have the added authorization. May also accept intern credential.
CURRICULUM
Develop curriculum

• Monthly themes
• Weekly activities
• Circle, science and play pods
• Thread theme based activities throughout academic pods

• Gather all theme based materials
• Provide staff with weekly outline and instructions

ADMINISTRATIVE
Parent Communication

• Meet and greet
• Manage and review communication logs
• Preparation
• Review
• Child’s needs of supplies

• Field Trip planning and arrangements
• Attendance

Staff Management

• Time management
• Policies and procedures
• Morale, special activities/team building

Case Management

• IEP Goals and Objectives
• Write goals
• Get goal forms to leads
• Update goal progress list biweekly
• Update benchmarks and send to school district, parents and Alta

• Meet with consultants and leads for appropriate session
• Collaborate with consultants
• Case manage programs
• Attend CB meetings

• Binders
• Review for completeness
• Monitor data collection (lesson checklists, % sheet transfers)

• Lesson Plans
• Review before they go into the binder (initially send to director for final review until fully trained)

• Acquisition Charts
• Work with the lead on target selections
• Ensure consistency of targets with CB program and across lessons

All other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP
Integrity
Ability to be honest and has internal guiding principles that are not compromised. Treats others with respect. Represents AK philosophy. Represents self and company in a professional manner. Understands, adheres to, and implements all company policies and procedures. Ability to attend and be punctual to meetings.
Communication
Excellent communication skills including public speaking and writing skills and demonstrated ability to structure large amounts of information in a written document that is clear and easy to understand. Effective interpersonal communications with subordinates and peers. Ability to communicate information down to subordinates. Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner (within 48 hours when not on LOA or sooner if urgent). Direct all concerns/problems regarding staff to your supervisor. Communication that involves informing or seeking of approval should also be submitted to your supervisor.
Relationships
Ability to build positive business relationships with subordinates and peers through good interpersonal and group communication skills. Ability to build a strong team through the trust and respect of others. Maintain a positive attitude.
Persuasion/Influence
Ability to persuade or influence others to follow your lead.
Adaptability
Ability to be adaptable and flexible, embrace change and see it as an opportunity. Welcomes and applies feedback to improve performance.
Accountability
Every team member is 100% accountable to the team. Accept responsibility for your respective contributions to the failures and errors of the team. Refrain from assuming that he/she knows the intention of another member. Concentrate efforts on solutions and refrain from complaining, finger pointing, passing on of accountability. Ability to follow directions and to set and achieve goals. Notifies department director when there is a lack of progress or significant gains.
Teamwork
Ability to know how to build and nurture a team. Know when to be a leader and when to be a follower. Ability to handle team conflict. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Respect the opinions and positions of fellow team members. Allow others to speak freely and respectfully before commenting or responding.
Coaching and Development
Ability to encourage others to expand their capabilities and take on additional assignments. Ability to train others effectively.
Decision-making
Ability to wade through information, comprehend what’s relevant, make a well-considered decision, and take action based on that decision.
Cognitive Attributes
Intelligence, Basic Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Creative Thinking Skills, Ability to Learn, Absorptive Capacity.
Social Attributes
Communication Skills, Social Awareness Skills, Social Judgment Skills, Persuasion and Negotiation Skills, Collaboration Skills, Team Building Skills, Relationship Building Skills, Behavioral Complexity – The ability to exhibit contrary or opposing behaviors (as appropriate or necessary) while still retaining some measure of integrity, credibility and direction. Multicultural Awareness and Sensitivity.
Benefits
BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Preschool environment

• Company provided laptop

• No Travel Required Except Planned Fieldtrips

• 1:1 and 2:1 ratio with a full time Lead to assist with lesson plans, teaching materials, staff training and supervision

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

*100% employer paid life / AD&D insurance policy with additional term life insurance available

• 100% employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• AFLAC (short term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident)
• 401k (discretionary match and profit sharing)

• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Must meet qualifications to teach Special Education Preschool. Preliminary and Clear Credentials, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), or have the added authorization. May also accept intern credential. Do you meet this qualification?

Work Location: One location