Preschool Asd Teacher - Philadelphia, United States - Elwyn

Elwyn

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Schedule:
M-F 8am to 4pm; 6-Week Summer Program

Pay Rate**:
$43.23 per Hour

About Elwyn - Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.
Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work.

We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid OntheJob Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
Elwyn is currently seeking
Teachers** for our summer program. The teacher establishes and maintains a developmentally appropriate preschool classroom during the Summer Service Weeks that fosters a supportive learning environment for children with developmental disabilities during Early Learning Services' Summer Service Weeks. The teacher provides consultation services to the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team and assists with the supervision of the assistant teachers as delegated by the Center Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare lesson plans, activities, and therapeutic strategies for use in the classroom as well as followup activities parents/caregivers may do to support the child's learning at home
Supervise children at all times ensuring that their health and safety needs are met consistently, as guided by best practices and center policies
Integrate each child's goals and objectives, as stated in their IEP, into classroom routines and activities
Maintain and evaluate students through progress monitoring including, but not limited to, classroom observations, data collection, curriculum assessment, and portfolio assessment
Consult and collaborate with parents, team members, school faculty, and other school/funding agencies regarding goalrelated actions to support the child
Develop and implement curriculum that fosters independence, selfconcept, personality, character, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of each child
Maintain rapport and communication with parents on a regular basis through parent newsletters, communication logs, and progress reports
Work collaboratively with related service providers including, but not limited to, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and special instructors to implement the required instructional strategies necessary to support each child's individual participation in classroom activities
Prepare and provide individualized materials including, but not limited to, visual schedules, communication aids, and individualized reinforcement protocols as required by individual IEPs
Implement classroomwide Positive Behavior Support strategies in addition to implementation of Individual Positive Behavior Support Plans (IPBSP)
Support children with daily living skills including, but not limited to, toileting, support during classroom mealtimes, hygiene activities, and classroom dressing activities
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agencytrained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Special Education; Master's preferred
PA School Certification in Early Childhood/Special Education
Three (3) years' experience working with young children with developmental disabilities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agencytrained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an allinclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract._

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _All qualified applicants will receive considerat