Substitute Special Education Teacher

Alternative Paths Training School (APTS®) vision is everyone who come our way in need of intervention, whether academically behaviorally, emotionally or other, being able to successful reintegrate mainstream society, and perform to their highest potential.

APTS® is searching for an Sustitute Special Education Teacher. 

APTS® offers teachers an extremely supported environment in and out of the classroom. In the classroom, Program Facilitators help to present individualized lessons as well as support students through behavioral episodes. Both in and out of the classroom, teachers can rely on their pod's Data Analyst, Behavior Analyst, and Education Specialist to assist in developing and reaching student academic and behavioral goals.

Employee’s duties include, but are not limited to:

•  Provide continuity of instruction, both verbal and in writing, in various subject areas utilizing materials and curriculum provided by APTS
•  Follows and adheres to lesson plans (when applicable) created by the absent teacher; develops new lesson plans as needed
•  Provide the administrator and/or teacher at the conclusion of each assignment with a written summary that includes lessons covered, proficiency  ratings, other relevant data/information, etc.
•  Process with staff daily to ensure awareness of schedule and instructional activities
•  Write quarterly progress reports which include graphs for each student’s progress, with Educational Supervisor support
•  Collect data based on each student’s functional assessment and IEP
•  Carry out behavioral strategies, including crisis intervention in keeping with APTS policies and procedures and regulations governing private special education day schools
•  May need to attend staff meetings/trainings (when appropriate)

Do you want a rewarding career working with special needs students?  Do you have the integrity, initiative and dedication to provide the skills and opportunities to challenging student(s)?  If yes, then APTS® would like the opportunity to speak with you.

•  Bachelor’s degree required 
•  2 years’ experience working with children required

APTS® prides itself in providing the best work environment for our staff members and we offer the following benefits:

•  Competitive Salary
•  120 Hours of PTO (Paid Time Off)
•  Medical (Health, Individual & Dependent coverage), Dental, Vision
•  Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
•  401k Plan:  Company matches half of your contribution, up to 4% of your salary
•  Professional Development Reimbursement up to $2,000 per school year for approved programs (CEU hours)
•  Discounted Gym membership (approved gyms)
•  Training and development opportunities

APTS® or any of its subsidiaries, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  APTS® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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