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Seeing the
Possibilities ... and Making them Real
Children's Learning Center
Employment
CLC advertises all job listings on craigslist.org.
Following is a description of our teaching positions.
Credentialed Teacher
Teacher in Training
Assistant Teacher
Behavior Specialist I
Job Coach
Job Title: Teacher Revision Date: 07/01/06
Reports To: Executive Director, Program Director or Clinical Director,
as appropriate
The purpose of this position is to:
Provide sound, effective, individualized, academic and behavioral programming
to up to 14 students as part of a smoothly functioning educational team.
The most important duties of this position are to:
1. Develop and implement appropriate educational curriculum.
2. Conduct timely assessments of students including completion of progress
reports.
3. Manage and organize the physical classroom environment to promote learning,
including the develop-
ment of a classroom management system and class schedule.
4. Use effective teaching and behavior management strategies.
5. Follow all required procedures for students' Individualized Educational
Plans.
6. Supervise assigned staff effectively; conduct reviews and evaluations
in a timely manner.
7. Communicate effectively with parents.
8. Maintain education and behavioral records on each student.
9. Engage in safe practices with students.
10. Attend and participate in classroom meetings, day treatment meetings
if appropriate, staff meetings
and in-service training sessions.
11. Work cooperatively with other staff and ancillary personnel.
12. Participate in interviewing and recommending assistants and other
staff.
13. Participate in determining appropriate classroom placements for incoming
and transitioning students,
including observations in districts-of-origin or destination classrooms.
14. May provide reciprocal staff coverage for short-term unplanned absence
for another teacher.
15. Complete additional assignments as required by Supervisor.
The minimum education and/or experience for this position:
1. Valid California Teaching Credential (SH, LH, Ed. Spec. M/M, Ed.
Spec. M/S), or equivalent.
2. Continuing education as required by CTC for maintenance and renewal
of Credentials.
3. At least two years experience working with learning handicapped, special
education students.
These skills and abilities will help achieve success in this position:
A strong and genuine affection for and commitment to special needs children;
ability to work consistently in a physically and emotionally demanding
setting; willingness and ability to train and strengthen support staff
skills.
What position(s) report directly to this position:
Teaching Assistant, Teacher-in-Training, Behavior Specialist, Associate
Teacher, Classroom Substitutes
Hours/Meetings
This is a full time position, with a 35 hour workweek averaging 7 hours
per school day. The workday begins at 8:30 a.m. Teachers are required
to attend all classroom meetings, staff meetings, and in-service training
sessions as scheduled.
Salary:
Children's Learning Center offers competitive salary and benefits comparable
to surrounding public school districts.
Job Title: Teacher in Training Revision Date:
07/01/06
Reports To: Classroom Teacher
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The purpose of this position is to:
Create a training avenue for prospective teachers and to provide existing
credentialed teachers with assistance in their job responsibilities.
The most important duties of this position are:
1. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher: (i) assist with daily
and weekly scheduling, (ii) assist in curriculum development, (iii) become
involved in all aspects of classroom program, e.g., needs assessment and
testing, IEP development and attendance (when possible), (iv) planning
for and teaching individual and small groups, (v) academic data collection
and review.
2. Demonstrate effective behavioral management strategies.
3. Observe and assist students as they imitate and practice appropriate
classroom conduct, good work habits and effective performance of lesson
skills and tasks.
4. Demonstrate and perform as an effective model for appropriate classroom
and work habits.
5. Work cooperatively with teachers and other staff members.
6. Inform teacher of any student problems and maintain positive communication
with parents.
7. Participate in classroom meetings, staff meetings, and inservice training
sessions as scheduled.
8. Inform teacher of any personnel problems or conflicts that need to
be addressed.
The minimum education and/or experience for this position:
1. Enrollment in an accredited institution of higher learning in a program
leading toward a regular or
special education teacher credential or credential program, for a minimum
of 6 units per semester.
2. Six months continuous employment at CLC.
3. Staff evaluation at above-average or better.
What position(s) report directly to this position:
None.
Hours/Meetings
This is a full time position with a 35 hour workweek averaging 7 hours
per school day. The workday begins at 8:30 a.m. Teachers-in-Training are
required to attend all staff meetings, classroom meetings, and in-service
training sessions as scheduled.
Salary: Hourly Equiv.
Step 1: $1,820.00 per month x 11 months, $20,020.00 annually ($13.82)
Step 2: $1,950.00 per month x 11 months, $21,450.00 annually ($14.80)
Step 3: $2,080.00 per month x 11 months, $22,880.00 annually ($15.79)
Step 4: $2,210.00 per month x 11 months, $24,310.00 annually ($16.77)
Step 5: $2,340.00 per month x 11 months, $25,740.00 annually ($17.77)
Job Title: Teacher Assistant Revision
Date: 07/01/06
Reports To: Classroom Teacher
The purpose of this position is to:
Assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality education for up to
14 students in a manner that extends and complements his/her skills to
the benefit of each individual student.
The most important duties of this position are that the employee:
1. Demonstrates effective behavioral management skills.
a. Uses positive interventions correctly.
b. Follows existing behavior change plans.
c. Assists in development of behavior change plans.
d. Implements various levels of behavior management, ranging from verbal
coaching to physical restraint, as needed.
e. Completes follow-up paperwork as necessary.
2. With sufficient guidance from teacher, develops and performs the curriculum
lessons and tasks required
by the teacher, using appropriate teaching strategies.
3. Models appropriate classroom conduct and work habits.
a. Uses appropriate verbal and physical behaviors with other staff and
students.
b. Keeps personal work area orderly and accessible.
c. Models appropriate coping and problem-solving strategies.
4. Works cooperatively with the teacher and other staff members.
5. Records student performance on the appropriate data keeping forms.
6. Assists the teacher in creating, completing and filing forms.
7. Assists the teacher in creating a physical environment favorable for
student progress.
a. Assists in keeping classroom clean and tidy.
b. Assists in preparing classroom for special events.
c. Assists in developing thematic bulletin boards.
8. Informs the teacher of any student problems or needs which should be
communicated to parents and
maintains positive communications with parents.
9. Assists in development of IEPs and writing of Progress Reports as required
by the teacher.
10. Participates in classroom meetings, staff meetings and in-service
training sessions as scheduled.
11. Informs the teacher of any personnel problems or conflicts which need
to be addressed.
12. Demonstrates appropriate physical abilities (e.g., if a child runs
toward or into the street, must be able to
catch child) according to the level and/or needs of each classroom.
13. Provides all required documentation to office to maintain eligibility
for employment, including but not limited to TB test results, fingerprints,
driver's license and insurance information.
The minimum education and/or experience for this position:
1. High School graduate or equivalent.
2. Openness to training in the field of Special Education and Behavior
Modification.
These skills and abilities will help achieve success in this position:
1. Ability to work as team member, yet be able to make quick professional
decisions with minimal supervision.
2. Willingness to continue personal education through in-service training,
off-site seminars and formal
education as appropriate.
3. Genuine affection and respect for children with special needs.
4. Ability to maintain personal composure in the face of physically or
verbally aggressive behavior on the part of students who may be experiencing
behavioral difficulties.
What position(s) report directly to this position:
None.
Hours/Meetings
This is a full time position, with a 32.5 hour workweek averaging 6.5
hours per school day. The workday begins at 8:30 a.m. Teaching Assistants
are required to attend all staff meetings, classroom meetings, and in-service
training sessions as scheduled.
Hourly Equiv.
Salary: Step 1: $1,300.00 per month x 11 months, $14,300.00 annually ($10.62)
Step 2: $1,430.00 per month x 11 months, $15,730.00 annually ($11.69)
Step 3: $1,560.00 per month x 11 months, $17,160.00 annually ($12.75)
Step 4: $1,690.00 per month x 11 months, $18,590.00 annually ($13.82)
Step 5: $1,820.00 per month x 11 months, $20,020.00 annually ($14.88)
Job Title: Behavior Specialist I Revision
Date: 07/01/06
Reports To: Clinical Director and Classroom Teacher
The purpose of this position is to:
Assist the classroom teacher with up to 14 students in developing, implementing,
and evaluating behavioral programs that enhance each student's social,
emotional and academic progress.
The most important duties of this position are to:
1. Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral programs:
a. Conduct functional assessments.
b. Participate in the development of interim and positive behavior plans.
c. Collect and graph data on students' target behaviors and replacement
behaviors.
d. Participate in the evaluation and revision of behavior plans.
2. Present data for review during clinical meetings.
3. Demonstrate effective behavior management strategies.
a. Use positive interventions correctly.
b. Follow existing behavior change plans.
c. Implement various levels of behavior management ranging from verbal
prompts to physical
restraint as needed.
d. Complete paperwork as necessary.
4. With guidance from teacher, develop and perform the curriculum lessons
and tasks required by the
teacher, using appropriate teaching strategies.
5. Model appropriate classroom conduct and work habits.
a. Use appropriate verbal and physical behaviors with other staff and
students.
b. Keep personal work area orderly and accessible.
c. Model appropriate coping and problem-solving strategies.
6. Work cooperatively with the teacher and other staff members.
7. Assist teacher in creating, completing and filing forms.
8. Record student performance on the appropriate data keeping forms.
9. Assist the teacher in creating a physical environment favorable for
student progress.
a. Assist in keeping classroom clean and tidy.
b. Assist in preparing classroom for special events.
c. Assist in developing thematic bulletin boards.
10. Inform the teacher of any student problems or needs which should be
communicated to parents and
maintain positive communications with parents.
11. Assist in development of IEPs and writing of Progress Reports as required
by the teacher.
12. Participate in classroom meetings, staff meetings, day treatment meetings,
meetings for the development
of behavior intervention plans, and in-service training sessions as scheduled.
13. Inform the teacher of any personnel problems or conflicts which need
to be addressed.
14. Attend at least one outside workshop or in-house training program
in behavior analysis per year.
15. Provide all required documentation to office to maintain eligibility
for employment, including but not limited to continuing education, TB
test results, fingerprints, driver's license and insurance information.
The minimum education and/or experience for this position:
1. Completion of Level 4 Assistant Teacher or equivalent hands-on experience
with behavior analysis, or the
recommendation of the classroom teacher, the Program Coordinator or the
Executive Director and the
approval of the Clinical Director.
2. At least 8 hours formal classroom/workshop training in behavior analysis.
3. Demonstration of applied behavior analysis skills to include collaboration
with the Progam Coordinator
or the Clinical Director in the conduct of a functional analysis, or the
process of data collection with the
subsequent design, implementation and evaluation of a behavior change
plan.
These skills and abilities will help achieve success in this position:
1. Understanding of behavior analysis and data collection systems.
2. Ability to work with an ethnically and educationally diverse group
of students, parents and teachers.
Hours/Meetings
This is a full time position, with a 35-hour workweek averaging 7 hours
per school day. The workday begins at 8:30 a.m. Behavior Specialists are
required to attend all staff meetings, classroom meetings, meetings for
the development of behavior intervention plans, and in-service training
sessions as scheduled.
What position(s) report directly to this position:
None.
Salary: Hourly Equiv.
Step 1: $1,950.00 per month x 11 months, $21,450.00 annually ($14.80)
Step 2: $2,080.00 per month x 11 months, $22,880.00 annually ($15.79)
Step 3: $2,210.00 per month x 11 months, $24,310.00 annually ($16.77)
Step 4: $2,340.00 per month x 11 months, $25,740.00 annually ($17.77)
Step 5: $2,470.00 per month x 11 months, $27,170.00 annually ($18.75)
Job Title: Job Coach Revision Date: 07/01/06
Reports To: Classroom Teacher
The purpose of this position is to:
Assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality education for up to
14 students in a manner that extends and complements his/her skills to
the benefit of each individual student, with particular attention to developing
real-world job skills for older students.
The most important duties of this position are that the employee:
1. Demonstrates effective behavioral management skills.
a. Uses positive interventions correctly.
b. Follows existing behavior change plans.
c. Implements various levels of behavior management, ranging from verbal
coaching to physical r restraint, as needed.
d. Completes follow-up paperwork as necessary.
2. Develops and performs the curriculum lessons and tasks required by
the teacher, using appropriate teaching strategies.
3. Models appropriate classroom conduct and work habits.
a. Uses appropriate verbal and physical behaviors with other staff and
students.
b. Keeps personal work area orderly and accessible.
c. Models appropriate coping and problem-solving strategies.
4. Models and coaches appropriate work behaviors.
a. Reports for work on time; keeps accurate time records.
b. Follows an established work routine.
c. Practices and reinforces new work tasks, requests feedback and constructive
criticism.
d. Takes breaks as scheduled, within appropriate time parameters.
e. Reinforces need for personal hygiene, good grooming and proper work
attire.
e. Reports to supervisor as necessary.
5. Works cooperatively with the students, teacher and other staff members.
6. Records student performance on the appropriate data keeping forms.
7. Assists the teacher in creating, completing and filing forms.
8. Assists the teacher in creating a physical environment favorable for
student progress.
a. Assists in keeping classroom clean and tidy.
b. Assists in preparing classroom for special events.
9. Trains students in use of public transportation:
a. Use of bus/BART schedules and rate card machines.
b. Coaches and practices appropriate transit behavior.
10. Informs the teacher of any student problems or needs which should
be communicated to parents and maintains positive communications with
parents.
11. Assists in development of IEPs and writing of Progress Reports as
required by the teacher.
12. Participates in classroom meetings, staff meetings and in-service
training sessions as scheduled.
13. Informs the teacher of any personnel problems or conflicts which need
to be addressed.
14. Demonstrates appropriate physical abilities according to the changeable
level and/or needs of each classroom.
15. Provides all required documentation to office to maintain eligibility
for employment, including but not limited to TB test results, fingerprints,
driver's license and insurance information. Must maintain valid driver's
license at all times in order to transport students to jobsites.
The minimum education and/or experience for this position:
1. High School graduate or equivalent.
2. Openness to training in the field of Special Education and Behavior
Modification.
These skills and abilities will help achieve success in this position:
1. Ability to work as team member, yet be able to make quick professional
decisions with minimal supervision.
2. Willingness to continue personal education through in-service training,
off-site seminars and formal education as appropriate.
3. Genuine affection and respect for children with special needs.
4. Ability to maintain personal composure in the face of physically or
verbally aggressive behavior on the part of students who may be experiencing
behavioral difficulties.
What position(s) report directly to this position:
None.
Hours/Meetings
This is a full time position, with a 35 hour workweek averaging 7 hours
per school day. The workday begins at 8:30 a.m. Job Coaches are required
to attend all staff meetings, classroom meetings, and in-service training
sessions as scheduled.
Salary: Hourly Equiv.
Step 1: $1,690.00 per month x 11 months, $18,590.00 annually ($12.83)
Step 2: $1,820.00 per month x 11 months, $20,020.00 annually ($13.82)
Step 3: $1,950.00 per month x 11 months, $21,450.00 annually ($14.80)
Step 4: $2,080.00 per month x 11 months, $22,880.00 annually ($15,79)
Step 5: $2,210.00 per month x 11 months, $24,310.00 annually ($16.77)
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