A Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a special education day program. Serving students with diagnoses of serious emotional disturbance (SED) and intellectual developmental disability (IDD), with a specific emphasis on cultural responsiveness.
LOCATION:
Main office in Randolph. Direct Care staff based on the program they work in are designated to regions, travel for work at patient homes, school and within the community would be required.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Youth Center Teacher is trained as Behavior Technicians and according to the Department of Early Education and Care. Teachers play a key role in shaping a preschool's educational experience. Promoting a positive learning classroom environment for Students.This role involves tasks such as, overseeing classroom activities and implementing a curriculum and lesson plan that focuses on child development, including educational and behavioral skills.Their responsibilities include: Providing guidance and mentorship to students. Classroom management: Overseeing classroom activities and managing classroom behavior, Student performance: Assessing student performance, Communication: Communicating daily with parents and the program director Collaboration: Collaborating with staff and parents.Lesson plans: Writing lesson plans, After-school tutoring: Providing after-school tutoring. They are responsible for implementing: lesson plans for their classroom. They are responsible for implementing behavioral interventions programs as directed by Lead Teacher and Master Level Clinician Supervisor. Behavioral intervention services to help youth deal with diagnosis (DSM 5) or an Autistic /Asperger/PDD, NOS and other behavioral health diagnosis.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Teacher in managing classroom activities via curriculum and lesson plan
Preschool teachers teach basic skills like colors, shapes, numbers, and letters. They also implement a curriculum that focuses on child development, including educational and behavioral skills.
Preschool teachers create a stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages exploration and discovery. They may use activities like rhyming games, sing-alongs, and building blocks to teach different skills.
Preschool teachers plan and carry out daily lesson plans that meet the needs of individual students. They also create schedules and routines to ensure children get enough rest and physical activity.
Preschool teachers monitor children for signs of emotional or developmental problems and report them to the child's parents. They also keep records of each child's progress, interests, and routines.
Preschool teachers communicate with parents about their child's behavior and development. They may also work with parents to plan a curriculum that supports their child's learning style and interests.
Preschool teachers may need to discipline students when necessary to maintain order in the classroom.
Instructs and supervises children in social and developmental activities and generally provides one-on-one attention when needed.
Must help organize the classroom and plan intellectual activities for children, per the program Interacts with children, prepares snacks, teaches children about numbers, colors and shapes, helps them get dressed and changes their diapers when needed.
Evaluates children's social development and physical well-being and should be prepared to take on the role of lead teacher when needed.
Coordinate lesson plans, activities to implement learning via level of experiential learning, tutor after school grade school academic, assistant in transition into school, vocational school, or college
Progress notes and reports match reproductivity reports submitted weekly
Completes specialty programs documentation progress notes and reports within 24 hours to send home.
Verifies youth or children attendance
Maintains community activities plans and implements activities to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children in the program. Provides nutritious snacks and meals. Provides adequate equipment and activities. Ensures equipment and facilities are clean, well maintained, and safe at all times. Schedules weekly and monthly programs and activities. Develops activities that introduce math and literacy concepts.
Supervises children in the program ensures children are always supervised. Establishes routines and provides positive guidance. Provides a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable. Implements positive discipline when required. Clearly and effectively communicates in a manner that children understand. Observe and make notes of children's progress. Integrates special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
Communicates with parents and members of the community reports and discusses children's development with parents. Discusses identified problems and needs with professionals.
Maintains program administration keeps parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child's progress.
Performs other duties as required.
ORG UNIT/CLASS CAG:
EmployeeType Paraprofessional Certified Community Direct Care
Non Degree
Associates Level Degree
1.PPC1 Entry and Intermediate level
2.PPC2 Middle Level
3.PPC3 Senior
EmployeeType Bachelors Level Community Direct Care Paraprofessional
1.BLC 1 Entry- and Intermediate level
2.BLC 2 Middle Level
3.BLC 3 Senior
EmployeeType Master Non-Licensed Level Community Direct Care
1.MLC1 Entry- and Intermediate level
2.MLC2 Middle Level
3.MLC3 Senior
SALARY & BENEFITS:
$25 to $30 hourly, depending on experience and certifications
QSEHRA Health Reimbursement Plan ($400 per month allowance)
Eligible upon 90th day of full-time (32-40 hours a week) employment.
401 K Plan
Federal Holidays Paid
PTO - Accrual based, eligible upon hire; Able to use on 120th day of full-time (32-40 hours a week) employment
2 Personal Days
1 week (40 hours) of vacation
5 Sick Days
Working Advantage Employee Discount Program
Education stipends with partnering colleges available after one year of employment.
WORKING SHIFT:
Monday to Friday Afternoon Shift 11:45 am to 7:45 pm
Saturdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sundays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
*Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel locally (as required by Plan)