Assistant Teacher

As an Assistant Teacher in our nonpublic day school serving Special Education students in grades 6-12 with emotional and behavioral disorders who have not been successful in a public school setting, you will assist the Teacher in providing services specified in the IEPs of assigned students; and provide leadership and guidance to the students in a supportive atmosphere. You'll make a positive and effective impact by implementing accommodations and modifications to county and state curriculum to meet the diverse needs of each learner. You'll also participate as an active member of the Treatment Team to develop an overall strategy to help each child succeed in reaching their full potential .

• Maintains a safe learning environment for students within the scope of the Arrow Center for Education's administrative policies and procedures.
• Supervises and manages student behavior in the classroom, school and school-sponsored functions.
• Provides a consistent and reliable supportive presence in the classroom.
• Assists in the direct group and individual instruction to students.
• Stimulates interest and cooperation in individual and group activities.
• Provides a learning environment that is stimulating and motivating to students who generally have not adjusted well to school.
• Assists in the timely completion of all necessary paperwork to accurately record student progress. This is to include daily attendance records, grades and behavioral logs.
• Participates as an active member of the Treatment Team. Communicates all appropriate information within and without the classroom orally and in writing.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive school culture.
• Maintains proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
• Informs the Teacher and/or Behavior Specialist of all relevant situations.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• Shares/transmits the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff and to students and families served.
• May be required to drive ACFM vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete Arrow's vehicle training.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, Arrow policy, COA, and NCASES standards.

Education, Licensure and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year experience working with children and families preferably in a school setting.

Arrow Offers

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning & development.
• Remote work options and/or flexible hours (may vary based on position).

For the safety of the children and families we work with, as well as those in our Arrow family, background and drug screenings are required by our licensing bodies at the time of offer and on a continuous basis after hire. As a potential candidate, submission to and successful completion of these screenings is required. Additional requirements include, but are not limited to, being 21 years of age and being able to provide a valid driver's license or state ID card and proof of current auto insurance and registration.

Arrow is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Arrow believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Arrow employs a zero-tolerance policy of abuse for the safety and security of our employees and those we serve.