What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist - SAS position at HAYNES FAMILY OF PROGRAMS INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA - LA, CA
Salary Range: $35.00 - $45.50 Hourly
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
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.)
Salary : $35 - $46
