High School Special Education Co-Instructor (1638)

Overview:

**This role involves working with students who may have severe emotional and behavioral needs. Students may exhibit behaviors such as elopement, aggression, outbursts, or other physical expressions. **

The Co-Teacher will help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), utilize effective behavioral intervention strategies, and ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

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Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll:

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs):

• Implement IEPs tailored to the emotional and behavioral needs of students.
• Utilizes functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behavior.
• Use assessments to identify students' strengths, needs, and progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

Instructional Planning and Delivery:

• Plan and deliver differentiated secondary science instruction as defined by the state's learning standards
• Utilizes principles of applied behavioral analysis to include: data collection, prompt hierarchy, preference assessment and systematic instruction.
• Deliver instruction that addresses academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Use a variety of teaching methods, materials, and strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Structures a proactive classroom setting suitable to manage the emotional/behavioral deficits of the students and appropriate for their maturity and interests.
• Instructs students in positive behavioral skills which meet school behavioral expectations in all settings.
• Designs and implements environmental modifications and management procedures which proactively address student behavioral expectations across all settings.
• Integrate technology and assistive devices to enhance learning and engagement.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

Behavioral Intervention and Support:

• Collaborates with school staff during individual student crisis situations.
• Works with students who have behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and IEP goals and objectives based upon the function of the inappropriate behavior, and /or manifestations designing instructional strategies for appropriate replacement behavior.
• Holds students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
• Identifies and addresses individual students' social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs and barriers, and organizational and time management skills
• Implement behavior management strategies and interventions to address challenging behaviors.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
• Monitor and document student behavior, implementing adjustments as needed.
• Create a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain clear expectations and routines.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to support students in inclusive settings.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and support staff about student progress and concerns.
• Collaborate with special education and support staff
• Attend ILC meetings and all staff Professional Development.
• Complete reporting requirements outlined by the Program Manager and School
• Communicate with UI program management on specific questions regarding relevant course content.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to special education.
• Stay current with best practices and developments in special education and behavioral interventions.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement de-escalation and classroom management strategies
• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
• University Instructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Training in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques preferred.

WORK CONDITIONS

Some assignments may involve exposure to risks associated with interactions with students in heightened emotional states. Employees may be required to perform emergency and non-emergency health-related services for students as needed.

Compensation:

$28-$31/hr

EEO Statement:

University Instructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.