Learning Specialist - Teacher - Teacher's Assistant - Urgent Hiring

TEACHER - PARAPROFESSIONAL - TEACHING ASSISTANT - TEACHING AIDE ***URGENT HIRING NEED"

Private School needs non-certified teachers and paraprofessionals
Candidates do not need to be state certified!!

Do you have experience with children/students who have special needs and/or behavior issues, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder? ****Prior experience preferred, but not required*****

Our Teachers/Learning Specialists work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes intense environment to provide educational instruction and behavioral intervention to our precious students. However, the achievements we see in our students are life- changing.

We are Lodestone Academy. We have recently expanded to a new facility on Adanson Street (Near 1-4 and Fairbanks Ave). We are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking dedicated staff to grow with us.

The non-certified teaching position candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:
****High School diploma. Experience of at least 1 year working with kids/adolescents diagnosed with a developmental disability (will consider candidates with less experience)***Strong written and verbal communication skills***Can work with multiple students at the same time***Ability to meet deadline***Experience with use of Microsoft Office***Shared values of Lodestone Academy***Must pass a Background Check

The Non-Certified Teachers and Learning Specialists will:
 Arrive punctually to work on time each day
 Work with students as assigned by ESE teachers/clinical team
 Collect ongoing data for target behaviors of students
 Complete daily notes
 Teach lessons assigned or created by ESE Teacher/clinical team
 Implement behavioral intervention plans as designed by the clinical team
 Interact with parents and other stakeholders in a professional manner
 Work with Lodestone Academy team members to solve any problems that arise
 Complete any tasks that are assigned by the ESE teacher/clinical team

*****The starting wage for our non-certified Teachers and Learning Specialists is $15 per hour. Lodestone Academy also offers health, vision and dental insurance. We have a VERY generous holiday and paid time off policy*****

If teaching is your "thing" and you get personal fulfillment when you bring a smile to a child's face, then we want you to come grow with Lodestone Academy. We encourage personal and professional growth. This is a very rewarding opportunity. You will have many memorable moments in this career choice.

Most of Lodestone Academy's students are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Some students have behavior issues. You will be safety trained to work with these students. You will be taught how to calm behaviors and get students to their safe place. Before you apply to this job, it is MANDATORY that you read through the listed websites and view the youtube video. They contain some valuable information and insights into students that exhibit ASD. If you DO NOT or CHOOSE NOT to comply with this request, please do not apply to this job posting. ALL Candidates must comply before we will schedule a video interview.

https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/autism-classroom-how-general-education-teachers-can-support-students-asd

https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisprograms.com/lists/5-easy-to-implement-behavior-strategies-for-children-with-autism/

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/preventing-meltdowns-before-they-happen-a-classroom-guide

https://youtu.be/FrsDDZycjfY?si=tdPMi69LlNZYPKU0

If, after learning a little about children/students with ASD and for immediate consideration, please submit your resume. We have an exciting new journey for you!!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

School type:

• Private school
• Special education school

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass an extensive background check? If the answer is NO, please do not apply to this position.
• If hired, when can you start work?
• Lodestone Academy expects staff to be on time to work (7:30am). We do not expect staff to" call out" or miss their shift; unless it has been requested and approved in advance....or it is an unavoidable emergency. Our students must have consistency in their teachers and surroundings. Therefore; all staff must have excellent attendance. Is or will excellent attendance be an issue for you?
• Lodestone Academy is not near the bus or SunRail routes. Therefore; you must have alternate transportation. Do you have reliable transportation to get to work by 7:30am Monday through Friday?
• We do initial Indeed video interviews. Can you do a morning or afternoon video interview?
• Why did you leave your last job or want to seek other employment?
• Reading the above referenced material in the job posting is MANDATORY! Viewing the YouTube video is MANDATAORY! If you do not comply with the request, please do not proceed with applying for this job. Question: Have you complied with the request to read and watch the above referenced materials on Autism Spectrum Disorder? YES or No? Do you feel as if you now have a good understanding of children/students with ASD? Yes or No?

Work Location: In person