School, Educational Program Specialist-Assistant Teacher

Position: Alpha School, Educational Program Specialist-Assistant Teacher
Job Title Alpha School, Educational Program Specialist-Assistant Teacher Hours Required
40

Job Description and Hours This position functions as a part of the Alpha School treatment and education team. The Assistant Teacher/Educational Program Specialist will assist in the development and implementation of individual and group behavior management programs, curricular programs, recreational programs, vocational programs, and other programs deemed necessary for the treatment and education of clients. This position will be responsible for both direct service and support service duties as determined by the Program Director.

The Assistant Teacher/Education Program Specialist will have primary responsibility for the implementation of the personal growth program for students. This will include management of all student activities related to personal growth.#INDLP

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
2. Must not appear on the APS/CPS Registry for abuse/neglect, or have been dismissed from prioremployment due to suspected abuse/neglect. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
3. Must meet and maintain physical requirements of the position which include 75 pound liftingrequirement.
4. Must maintain a certificate of completion in “Safe Kids Buckle Up” and use these procedures whiletransporting Alpha School students.
5. Must complete orientation in the Alpha School methods training for interacting with children andthe Alpha School discipline policies and procedures.
6. Complete training in, and facilitate, good nutrition and food safety.
7. Display and teach infectious control practices including proper hand washing techniques, personal hygiene, and disposal of infectious materials.
8. Must possess and maintain certification concerning the identification of abuse, neglect, and sexualabuse of children, and be knowledgeable of the state’s reporting requirements.
9. Understand and follow “school-age-only” center regulations and requirements.
10. Work together with the Teacher/Educational Specialists and other program staff in the monitoring and supervision of students both in and out of the classrooms.
11. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding client, personnel and administrative matters atall times.
12. Interact with professionals, staff, and students within a facility that treats students with severbehavior disorders.
13. Properly record behaviors on the Point Sheets using prescribed point fines and awards.
14. Tabulate point sheets at the end of each day, record points as required.
15. Accurately track and record outcome data as required.
16. Accurately monitor, track, and record student progress on the Level System.
17. Properly record point of service documents daily during the lunch period.
18. Implement proper behavior management procedures following policies and guidelines with students.
19. Develop and implement Goal Agreements with students that approximate to the goals and objectives of the IEP.
20. Develop contingency contracts with students that reinforce desired behaviors and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the IEP.
21. Properly complete required documentation contained in the weekly student packets in a timely manner.
22. Implement and monitor students’ academic programs as developed with the Teacher/Educational Specialist and the program supervisors.
23. Document students’ behavioral and academic progress on a routine basis. Record data in report cards, home cards, quarterly reports, TPM reports, narrative entries, and other required program oragency documentation.
24. Review and correct student assignments for accuracy and grades. Properly record studentacademic and personal growth grades.
25. Provide for recreational activities for students.
26. Responsible for teaching personal growth curriculum in classroom.
27. Responsible for purchase and maintenance of items in classroom store.
28. Conduct Time After School (TAS) according to procedures and guidelines as scheduled.
29. Attend and participate in meetings (staff meetings, TPM, ad hoc meetings, planning meetings, IEP,etc.) as scheduled and required.
30. Work with Teacher/Educational…