Professional Educator - Houston, United States - The Monarch Institute

The Monarch Institute

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Houston, United States

14 hours ago

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Description

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR - SECONDARY MATH

The Monarch School and Institute provides innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences—such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders.

We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in Four Core Goal areas.

The Professional Educator is responsible for implementing the Monarch Integrated Mythology in order to strengthen relationship development with all students.

Their primary responsibility is to support student growth in each of the four core goals of The Monarch School.

REPORTS TO THE BUTTERFLY PROGRAM DIRECTOR

EDUCATION

Minimum Bachelor's degree.
Special Education Valid Texas teaching certificate.
Certification in gradeappropriate (e.g., 612) secondary Math
Minimum of 3 years' experience as a teacher with sufficient time spent in the teaching of special education (preferred)

EXPECTATIONS

Professional Educators will learn and implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationship development with all students.
Professional Educators will work with and learn from the Therapy Services department and Therapeutic Support faculty to ensure consistent language, actions, and experiences for our students to support their therapeutic needs.
Collaborates in the development and implementation of student Therapeutic Education Plans.
Learns curriculum models as directed, e.g., social mapping, cognitive coaching, relationship development (DIR), sensory integration, reflective teaching, projectbased learning, and academic focus areas.
Implements instructional strategies and programs as directed by academic leadership.
Plans and implements lessons that address individual differences and student learning styles.
Supports and coordinates students' therapeutic needs in coordination with Leadership Team.
Reports student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
Appropriately always supports and supervises students/learners.
Supervises lunch, carpool, offcampus activities, and community events scheduled or as necessary.
Builds Monarch community by supporting extracurricular and/or social events beyond the school day.
Cooperates with Program Director to set and attain yearly goals.
Participates in continuing professional education for the improvement of the school as directed by the Program Director.
Be knowledgeable about and able to reference the Faculty Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
Punctually attends and actively participates in staff meetings, faculty meetings, and inservices as requested.
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

Demonstrates cooperative team skills and is collaborative.
Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school in words and actions.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Technology/computer skillsbroad knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Promethean board, Google apps, and webbased learning.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Highly professional, confidential, and friendly environment.