Teacher

Pathway needs a caring individual who desires to make a difference in the lives of young adults and adolescents, ages 10-18. Working alongside our therapists and instructional aides as part of a collaborative team, the Teacher is responsible for planning, preparing and implementing all aspects of each students educational goal and objectives according to their IEP. Included in this position are responsibilities such as writing progress reports, maintaining documentation, writing and maintaining IEPs, writing lesson plans, and participating in the team meeting process.Applicants must be positive, energetic, flexible, and a team player that can complement Pathways amazing culture. Having patience, strong communications skills, and a good sense of humor are also highly recommended to be successful in this role.This is a full-time position during the 10-month school year. Starting pay is $43,000 per year. The hours are Monday-Friday, 7:45 am-4:00 pm.

Position Summary:

– Under the general supervision of the Education Coordinator, this position functions as a Teacher and will be responsible for teaching students with one or more disability areas (emotional behavior disability, specific learning disability, speech and language, intellectual disability, autism, and other health impairments).
– The program encompasses daily academic instruction in Basic Academic Skills (BAS), life skills, transition planning, and career technical education/vocational readiness – all adapted to the individual needs of each student with disabilities.
– Management of evaluations, diagnostic testing, design of the students (special education eligibility), Individual Education Program (IEP) development and administration, progress monitoring, assessment of evidence-based practices and materials, maintenance of confidential records, and transition planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Creates a flexible program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth for children with and without special needs.
– Establishes effective rapport with students, and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each students ability.
– Establishes collaborative relationships with teachers and other staff members.
– Developsand implementsIEPs in classroom settings that are compatible with the students age and developmental level.
– Develops lesson plans, adapting materials and designing activities to assist students to develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills, and to meet their IEP goals.
– Monitors students progress and maintains records in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
– Implements and includes in lesson plans and opportunities for students to experience a variety of learning techniques and methods that are used with SLD students.
– Plans and schedules lessons according to the daily schedule and approved curriculum.
– Assures that objective for all lessons, units, and projects are demonstrated on lesson plans as well as providing a balanced program for instruction.
– Develops and implements strategies to meet the needs of each individual student.
– Modifies and develops curriculum as needed based upon techniques needed for individual learning styles.
– Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
– Uses technologies in the teaching and learning process.
– Assistsin the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
– Assists students with setting goals and identifying, planning for and overcoming potential obstacles.
– Meets with students individually to advise on all areas related to transition such as career research and planning, workforce training, job readiness and employment search, college planning and admissions.

This job requires knowledge of special needs of students with a particular focus on Cross Categorical and the knowledge and ability to create and implement IEPs. Accurate record-keeping, meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, ability to work with a diverse group, being flexible, and the ability to hear and speak at normal classroom levels are critical for this position. Additional job requirements include complying with all federal, state, district and school regulations for special education, the ability to stand for extended periods of time, and the ability to read a computer screen with or without visual aides. Candidates must at least 21 years of age.

Benefits include 401K, health/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, and paid time off.

Apply online at the HigherMe website, or complete a paper application at the Jasper Career Center, 2604 Viking Drive, Jasper, 35501, 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

Pathway is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Candidates must be legal citizens/residents of the US. Background and drug screenings will be conducted. Anyone hired will be required to complete a physical and TB test prior to the first day of employment.