Substitute Teacher - CARES School

Description:

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing positive behavior supports.

• Downingtown location is not guaranteed, flexibility to work at multiple locations preferred *

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

Every day as a Substitute Teacher you will:

• Prepare lesson plans to include content and instructional goals incorporating student knowledge and abilities.
• Instruct students in academic areas by engaging students in learning using presentation techniques, teaching relevant content, providing specific and timely feedback to students, and assessing progress.
• Utilize appropriate and approved therapeutic interaction skills with students
• Provide guidance and direction to support staff by sharing information, delegating responsibilities and providing feedback.
• Effectively communicate student progress to parents/guardians and home school district.

You will be Offered:

• Compensation: Flat rate of $20.00 per hour
• A multi-disciplinary and supportive educational environment
• The opportunity to work with a variety of functioning levels within small classes and great teacher/student ratios
• Clinical approaches to behavior management including interactions with BCBA's
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student.

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Qualifications:

Experience: Experience working with individuals with intelletual and /or development disabilities and/or behavior disorders.