Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for implementing compensatory supplemental academic support for students with special needs in a 1:1 home setting; and providing an educational environment that is conducive to learning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Reviews prior records of students to identify specific educational needs
• Works cooperatively with parents, various therapists, and others to assist in the student's overall treatment plan
• Utilizes current teaching methods and strategies to design lesson plans that will engage students in the learning process; ensures opportunities for all students to actively participate in the learning process; assigns homework that can be accomplished independently by the students
• Develops and implements effective behavior management techniques appropriate for students utilizing positive reinforcement philosophies; maintains a structured, organized, and safe educational environment with clearly defined expectations and schedule
• Develops and maintains individual including progress reports, daily attendance records, in accordance with school policies; ensures confidentiality is maintained
• Responds appropriately to incidents and problems that arise during academic sessions and works with the family to assess the situation and determine appropriate interventions
• Attends and participates in meetings, in-service programs, and workshops to maintain professional knowledge and skills and keep informed as to Company's policies and programs that may impact students
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Specialized (moderate/severe) California Teaching Credential or Specialized (mild/moderate) California Teaching Credential with authorization to teach students with autism
• Previous experience in education with IEP based services, IEPs, goals preferred
• Organized, creative, flexible, innovative thinker
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of database system input and reporting
• Must fulfill all requirements of employment, including clearance of all required background records (e.g. Department of Justice, Child Abuse, California Community Care Licensing, County Sanction List, etc.)

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