SUMMARY: The Lead Teacher is responsible for the development, monitoring and maintenance of educational and behavior analytic programming for an assigned student caseload. The Lead Teacher will assess, design, implement and train staff on all aspects of programmatic supports within each student program and, as a multidisciplinary team member, collaborate with and train staff in evidence-based practices. With guidance from the Program Director, the Lead Teacher will participate in a leadership role within the organization, and in on-boarding and training for Instructional Assistants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership:
● As a Lead Teacher, will work with Directors, Specialists and Instructional Assistants (IAs) to implement student programming while modeling the core philosophies of TJS.
● Provide direct oversight and supervision to all Instructional Assistants on caseload including goal-setting and performance enhancement, staff reinforcement, performance evaluations, and hiring and selection.
● Oversee all functions related to the classroom.
● Lead and provide documentation of weekly clinicals.
● Provide Behavior Skills Training for staff to implement treatment programs and collect data for each goal with fidelity.
● Supervise all case managers toward completing their case manager responsibilities.
● Attend all staff training, meetings and lead teacher meetings.
● Be a model of professionalism and positivity for students and co-workers.
● Be responsible for overall classroom culture, including develop ongoing team building activities
● Establish regular 1:1 meetings with and observation of Instructional Assistants, and provide direct positive and constructive feedback regarding program fidelity, communication, and interpersonal skills.
● Meet with the Program Director and Specialists regularly to review student progress, observations, training topics, individual staff, student, and family needs.
● In collaboration with the Program Director, Specialists, and HR, establish a training schedule for new Instructional Assistants.
● Supervise staff who are in behavior certification programs, at the direction of the Program Director. (Applicable to BCBAs only.)
● Ensure that all classroom staff are up-to-date on physical intervention, safety, and medication administration certifications as provided by an approved provider (i.e. CALM, CPR, school nurse)
● Coordinate all communication with parents and participate in communication with school districts. Programmatic Oversight
● Collaborate with Program Directors, IEP Specialists, Speech Language Pathologist(s), Occupational Therapist(s), Psychologist, Behavior Specialist, student families, and classroom staff in the creation and implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), and oversee student programming related to all goals and objectives.
● Create teaching protocols and data collection systems for each IEP and BIP goal.
● Conduct regular data analysis to ensure appropriate treatment, identify needs and update interventions, and provide program implementation feedback and coaching.
● Complete or coordinate assessments in preparation for evaluations and IEP/BIPs, or to assess ongoing progress.
● Create, manage, supervise and revise the classroom schedule daily.
● Monitor progress on goals and revise programming as necessary for all students in the classroom.
● In collaboration with the IEP team, develop and oversee curriculum for instruction of independent living, community, social, academic, life and vocational skills.
● Ensure materials are present for each student and delegate to case managers if materials need to be developed.
● Ensure groups are being scheduled, planned and run throughout each week.
● Create and deliver family training and coordinate home visits for each student, as necessary.
● Collaborate with the Enrollment Team to observe potential students and identify initial assessments, materials, and environmental modifications prior to enrollment.
● Manage student records and participate in housekeeping duties to maintain compliance with DHS, CDE, Health and school wide policies.
● Ensure accurate and timely submission of incident reports to the Program Director.
● Manage and oversee classroom budget.
● Review incident reports and instances of physical management with the Program Director and others involved, and revise crisis plans as necessary.
● Perform other duties assigned by Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
● A commitment to working with young people with developmental disabilities.
● Four-year college degree with Special Education Teaching license and/or on a Temporary Teacher Eligibility/Interim Teacher License: o PLUS four years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (highly preferred). o Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and of evidence-based practices for children with autism spectrum disorder (highly preferred). o Minimum age of 21.
● Maturity and reliability.
● Good driving record and valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The Lead Teacher will write business correspondence and will effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Certificates and Licenses:
Four-year college degree with Special Education Teaching license and/or on a Temporary Teacher Eligibility/Interim Teaching License.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises a team of Instructional Assistants.
Computer/Technical Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, Google Suite software and knowledge of data collection platform software.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role operates in a classroom environment. This role routinely uses iPads, laptops, copy machines, walkie talkies. This job also requires driving staff and students into the community, interacting with community and vocational partners. This job involves activities with students and staff, including skiing, swimming, exercise routines, attending camp, and other active community outings. Extended or non-traditional work hours may sometimes be required. 20% local travel may be expected in this role. Noise level is low to loud. Staff should anticipate an environment that includes students in crisis (aggression, contact with bodily fluids, property destruction, screaming, self-injurious behavior).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds, stand, run, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit in small chairs or on the floor. The employee is occasionally required to lift and carry up to 150 pounds, with help from another employee. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and use hands to manipulate large and small objects. The employee must be able to speak and hear (including whispers in loud environments). The employee must pass certification for verbal and physical crisis intervention training (CALM). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
● 100% employer paid medical insurance (including an HSA option), employee assistance program, telehealth services, short term disability, life insurance policy. Optional dental and vision are also available, along with other great benefits like tuition reimbursement!
● Eight (8) weeks of paid school breaks, seven (7) paid holidays, and three (3) weeks of paid time off (general PTO/sick) per school year.
● 403(b) retirement plan.
● Paid Parental/Medical Leave through Colorado's FAMLI Leave.
● Tuition reimbursement is offered.
● RBT/BCBA supervision by an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
Education:
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Boulder, CO 80301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
