Transition Academy Teacher

Job details

• Classification:
  
  Full Time
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Transition Academy
• FLSA Status:
  
  Exempt
• Salary:
  
  Starting at $63,500 per year
• Location:
  
  Main
  - Denton (TWU Campus and Elan Denton Apartments), Some
  - Little Elm
• Technology:
  
  Laptop
• Travel (frequency):
  
  Rare
• On-Call (Frequency):
  
  On call every 3rd weekend, except summer
• Summers off per Transition Academy calendar
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (if applicable)
• 401(k) with employer match

About 29 Acres:29 Acres is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 29 Acres focuses on using research-based practices and programming to make meaningful and measured progress. At 29 Acres, we prioritize individualized programming, setting specific goals and outcomes tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

In addition, our Transition Academy is just minutes away from the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University who we closely partner with. We have various different research projects continuously happening with UNT while TWU provides the bulk of our support and joint programs!

The Transition Academy Special Education Teacher will provide classroom instruction for students in the 29 Acres Transition Academy. They will Implement and develop the instructional, functional and career curriculum for the Transition Academy. Further, they will be in charge of providing training and supplemental instruction in the residences to assist in generalization and transfer of concepts covered in class to the residential setting.

• Required:
  
  Master’s degree in psychology, education, special education, sociology, social work or related field
• Required:
  
  Experience working with people with autism or other neurodiversity
• Preferred:
  
  Teaching Certificate
• Preferred:2+ years of classroom experience
• Required:
  
  Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• Required:
  
  Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and possess an acceptable driving record.

• Teach advanced life skills curriculum as a launching point for adults with autism into independent living.
• Use google classroom platform for lessons and student materials
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Develop specialized functional classroom content, as well as application of lessons for the natural environment.
• Provide life skills training to assist students in planning activities, vocational training, daily life skills, budgeting, cooking, social events, and other programs.
• Plan and use appropriate research-based instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Use researched based teaching strategies such as co-teach, differentiation, and UDL.
• Provide ongoing feedback including grading student work and conduct monthly one-on-one progress meetings with each student.
• Train life skills coach and staff on generalization from classroom-based program to home based, best practices and provide leadership.

• Foster a culture of excellence and effectiveness in applying research-based educational practices to ensure high-quality classroom instruction for students in the Transition Academy.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum that integrates instructional, functional, and career components, promoting a well-rounded educational experience for students.
• Promote a collaborative and supportive culture by providing training and supplemental instruction within residential settings, facilitating the seamless transfer of concepts covered in the classroom to enhance generalization in students' daily lives.
• Uphold a culture of consistency by ensuring the generalization of skills. Skills must be applied not only in the classroom setting but also in the home and community settings, ensuring continuity and reinforcing behavioral expectations across different environments.
• Demonstrate commitment to maintaining a positive and respectful culture by…