Certified Teacher - Looking for Experience with Autism
Company: LearnWell
Location: New Britain
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Here at LearnWell, weve dedicated ourselves to making a
life-changing impact on the 10 million students currently in the
U.S. who live with some type of behavioral health need (depression,
anxiety, suicidal ideation, eating disorder, substance use). For
nearly 25 years, we have provided on-site instructional services
within the hospital setting, helping students to continue their
academic progress during treatment and successfully reenter the
classroom. LearnWell has a network of 180+ dedicated educators that
commit themselves daily to embracing our mission and positively
impacting generations to come.
LearnWell is currently looking for our next creative and passionate
teacher to fill a school year position in New Britain, CT. The
certified teacher will be teaching core subjects to a small group
of students. All students have a primary autism diagnosis, but we
could also see a wide range of the behaviors on that spectrum as
well. Facility staff will be present at all times during class to
provide additional support that falls outside the scope of
educational instruction. Your main responsibility will be to assist
students with their academics while they are unable to attend their
traditional schools. You will not be required to attend any IEP or
parent meetings of any kind. All schoolwork and progress notes will
be sent back to the corresponding school district.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to
the following:
Plan, prepare, and deliver daily lesson plans and instructional
material for an average of 6-12 students, in a small group
setting
Help students one-on-one if extra assistance is needed on their
individual school curriculum
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate
instruction
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, hospital
and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use
information to adjust teaching strategies
Updating daily attendance and creating daily session reports for
each student
Most Common Diagnosis: Autism, Depression, Anxiety, ODD, ADHD
Position entails a 40 hour a week commitment. Schedule is
Monday-Friday from 7:30-4:00pm. We offer a very generous package of
paid time off including vacation time, sick time, federal holidays,
and paid school breaks. We also offer healthcare benefits that
include medical, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include
paid family leave options, 401K, employer sponsored life insurance
policies, and annual grants for tuition reimbursement.
Qualifications:
B.A/B.S degree from an accredited institution
CT State Teaching Certification
Special Education experience
Comfortable working with students primarily across 7-12th grade and
diagnosed with autism
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others
Strong organizational skills
Understanding of subject matter relevant to students need
Keywords: LearnWell, New Britain , Certified Teacher - Looking for Experience with Autism, Education / Teaching , New Britain, Connecticut
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