What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher/ Group Leader position at Knoxville Center for Autism, Inc.?
Our Program is Growing! We are seeking an individual to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary SPED learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the school director.
*This can be a 8a-1p M-F part time position (opportunity for 8a-4p, Full Time also available)
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develops schemes of work and lesson plans that are in accordance with established procedures. Lesson plans should be submitted to the administrator on Thursdays the week prior to being implemented.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of your classroom.
- Provide appropriate feedback on work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Report cards/ progress reports should be submitted to administration quarterly.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required KCA.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Participate in department, KCA, and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare the classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
- Provide a minimum of 12 lesson plans in the event of an unscheduled absence and a substitute can be provided.
- Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
- Participate in appropriate professional activities.
- Hold parent teacher conferences quarterly.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
- RBT certification And/Or Tennessee State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
KCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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