EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION - $30.80/HR.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the overall safety and security of children during school hours.
Provides direct supervision of children in care and maintains line-of-sight.
Conducts an educational assessment of each child in order to determine their academic level and progress.
Assists in developing curricula and assessments, in basic academic areas (Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, Physical Education, and English as a Second Language (ESL)
Maintenance of the classrooms, administrative offices, and dorms such as: organization, light cleaning, refilling water dispenser as well as displaying artwork/bulletin boards provided by the EDU department.
Implements curriculum for each child according to the academic level and assist in any needs he/she may have.
Applies classroom management policies
Provides educational services based on the individual academic development, literacy level, and linguistic ability of each child.
Assists with determination of special needs, accommodations/modifications, and communicate observations and assessments results to the education site lead, Assistant Program Director and the case management/clinician department.
Provides remedial education and after-school tutoring as needed
Maintains the child's educational case file and database in accordance with contract policies and procedures.
Provides administrative assistance to the Education department and dorm life as assigned by the supervisor.
Assists with development of Individual Education/Service Plans
Responsible for adhering to all CHS, ORR, & other applicable regulations.
Ensures all contract agency policies and procedures are adhered to.
Performs duties of line of sight care of children in other departments/responsibilities to meet contractual requirements on site.
Ensures accurate timesheet management (clock in and out).
Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA, and non-disclosure agreement, related to children and shelter operations, both on and off work (i.e. media and social media postings).
Provides oversight during recreation, mealtime, leisure time, and play.
Assists during transition and movement of children from one activity to the next and one physical location to another, if necessary.
Interacts with children in an appropriate manner, including playing games or during recreational time (Student Council, Talent Show and holiday activities, etc.).
Ensures quality care for all children and timely response to their needs.
Follows all mandatory child welfare reporting requirements.
Provides reports to manager regarding children's needs, and educational activities (attendance, class logs, lesson plans, PLC (Planning Learning Communities), daily reports, shift briefings, and management updates).
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Performs duties in a safe manner.
Take initiative to make improvements and notify management of any identified concerns in the school area, as well as, on the administrative setting.
Ensures the safety and security of all children and the safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility.
Follows the corporate safety policy.
Participates and supports safety meetings, trainings, and goals.
Conduct and perform all duties within scope and in a professional manner.
Assists in the active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, Joint Commission, AAAHC, HIPAA, and other mandated regulations/standards.
Maintains a clean and orderly work/break areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in Spanish and English (Read, Write, Speak).
Bachelor's degree in education, Spanish or English, social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science.
One year of experience providing education to children/adolescents (K-12) in an academic setting.
Must be able to multi-task, detail-oriented, organized and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to adapt to a changing work environment.
Available to work full time hours with multiple shifts, including holidays, weekends, and on call.
Clean criminal background check.
Clean Child Abuse and Neglect or Child Protective Services Check (CA/N).
Must be able to perform Emergency Behavioral Intervention (EBI) and effectively monitor and execute the shelter's Behavior Management Plan for youth in care
Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations (Emergency Task Order or Cooperative Agreement).
Proficiency with computers, common office equipment, and MS Office™ products.
Able to maintain professional and calm demeanor, under stressful environments.
Must be able to perform CPR/first aid, if necessary.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Teacher's certification in the state of employment or eligibility letter valid for at least one year from the hired date
Two years of experience teaching in a residential facility.
Proficiency with SharePoint™.
1 year of experience with children in child welfare or social service setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: