Instruction Specialist Job Youngstown area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Provides evidence-based instruction to special needs children with autism spectrum disorder. Prepares social, educational, and communication based instructional lessons and materials for classroom and community-based experiences. Collects, records, evaluates, and summarizes daily, monthly, and quarterly treatment data reports. Works collaboratively with staff, therapists, parents, and students.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assists in the provision of evidence-based instruction to special needs students with autism.

Prepares instructional lessons and materials for classroom and community-based activities.

Participates in evaluations and assessments of children with autism enrolled in the programs.

Maintains proper order and discipline in the classroom.

Assists in supervising outings.

Attends parent programs and staff meetings.

Assists with public relations events sponsored by the Rich Center for Autism.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

Assists with training new hires.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operated

Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule

The Rich Center Academic Calendar recognizes 209 working days, inclusive of academic program days, in-service/professional development days, and parent-teacher conference days. The Rich Center Academic Calendar recognizes there is no academic programming and that the Center is closed on university designated legal holidays.

Primary Location

Youngstown

Supervision Exercised

May supervisor student employees.

Reports to

Classroom Supervisor

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: evidence-based instruction to special needs students with autism.

Skill in: oral and written communication.

Ability to: work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels and to interact appropriately with special needs children.

Minimum Qualifications

At least a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

At least a bachelor’s degree in special education, early childhood education, or a related field. Relevant experiences as registered behavior technician (RBT) and/or providing support for individuals with autism.

Physical Requirements

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform heavy work.

Heavy

Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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