What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute position at The Monarch Institute?
THE MONARCH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTE
SUBSTITUTE
The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differencessuch as those associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in Four Core Goal areas.
Substitute Professional Educators at The Monarch School report to the Program Director. Their primary responsibility is to support student growth in each of the Four Core Goals of The Monarch School while he/she is substituting for a faculty member.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum bachelors degree in special education or education (preferred).
EXPECTATIONS:
- Implements The Monarch School model of teaching with special emphasis on the development of students self-regulation, executive functioning, relational skills and academic competence.
- Actively participates in the development of a mentally healthy school community.
- Appropriately supervises students at all times.
- Mentors/coaches students with particular emphasis on those areas indicated as most pivotal in the students targets, skills, and strategies. Supports students assigned coaches by participating in assembling staffing and reflection documents and consistently reporting to EF faculty about all aspects of student plans and actions.
- Learns new curriculum models as directed.
- Supports students therapeutic agenda in coordination with Integrated Learning Practice Team.
- Demonstrates cooperative team skills and considers teammates in all decisions.
- Facilitates an after-school club, if assigned.
- Facilitates a Student Committee, if assigned.
- Supervises lunch, carpool, and community meetings as scheduled or as necessary.
- Support Intersession activities by agreeing to staff, supervise, and facilitate selected student activities.
- Reports student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
- Attends staffing meetings as requested.
- Participates in continuing professional education for the improvement of the school.
- Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school.
- Attends all faculty meetings and in-services as directed.
PAY:
No License/Degree/Certification = $90/day
With License or Degree = $115/day
With Teaching Certification = $125/day
WORK CONDITIONS:
Working conditions range in a wide variety of challenges and deadlines. The best candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and be a great problem solver. Although the position is emotionally rewarding, and provides endless opportunities to have positive effects, it can be stressful at times. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending. Ability to move desk, classroom equipment and adaptive equipment.
Highly professional, confidential, and friendly environment.
Salary : $90 - $125
