Responsible for teaching middle- and senior-high school classes, assists in the testing program, maintains related administrative systems and supervises institute student activities as required. In addition, as a staff member, the education instructor's primary concerns include the safety, supervision, advising, counseling and role modeling for our students.
Essential Job Functions
- Instruct students in basic middle- and senior-high school subjects.
- Prepares and maintains an educational development plan for each student.
- Researches, selects and maintains appropriate educational materials, equipment and resources.
- Adheres to all contract and state educational guidelines and Quality Assurance requirements.
- Maintains lesson plans for area of responsibility.
- Coordinates all activities with the Education Coordinator or Principal.
- Administerspre/post academic assessment testsand pre-GED tests and manages the documentation of Carnegie Units (high school credits) for reach student.
- Maintains accurate and complete administrative file systems.
- Performs home visits as dictated by program standards and/or state contract.
- Serves as advisor and positive role model for assigned students.
- Drives institute vehicles as required in accordance with the Van Policy.
- Administers first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with Red Cross standards.
- Actively participates in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation.
- Effective use of the Behavior Modification System by providing redirection and coaching to students who exhibit inappropriate behavior
- Prevents and intervenes in student altercations and incidents.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Minimum Education, Trainingand Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required. (College degree preferred).
- One to two years related experience.
- State Teacher Certification preferred.
- School district's Substitute Teacher Certification or Approval is required
- Mustobtainand maintain appropriatecrisisintervention andphysical restraint trainingand certificationas defined by state requirements,
- Mustobtain and maintaincurrent CPR and First Aid Certification by nationally recognized organization.
What's in it for you?
- As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.
Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! http://www.amikids.org/Our-Careers/why-amikids/benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)