Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and behavioral challenges? Excel Learning Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Teacher to join our team. This part-time position offers an opportunity to oversee academic programming and progress updates for our students.
Position Overview: As a Certified Teacher at Excel Learning Academy, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality education to our students. You will be responsible for overseeing academic programming and progress updates, ensuring that each student's educational needs are met effectively. This includes implementing our adjusted curriculum to address developmental delays and behavioral challenges, as well as monitoring and tracking student progress.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement personalized education plans (PEPs) based on students' needs and goals.
- Adapt curriculum to accommodate developmental delays and specific behavioral goals.
- Provide instruction and support in academic subjects, focusing on essential concepts and skills.
- Monitor student progress and assess learning outcomes regularly.
- Collaborate with school staff, therapists, and parents to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress and achievements.
Qualifications:
- Valid teaching certification
- Experience working with students with special needs and behavioral challenges
- Strong understanding of personalized education plans (PEPs) and differentiated instruction
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to teaching
- EMA (Gardiner) Full-Time Tutoring service provider (preferred)
Hours and Compensation:
- Part-time position (approximately M-F 8-3pm)
- Additional planning hours, or before/after care hours (7am-5:30pm) available if preferred (not required)
- This position is for the 2024-2025 School year, and can also start this summer at our summer camp, if preferred.
Support:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst director and behavior support staff onsite
- Assistant teacher onsite
About Us: Excel Learning Academy is a specialized school serving students with special needs and severe behavioral challenges. We provide individualized education plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. Our curriculum is adapted to accommodate developmental delays and specific behavioral goals, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive.
Join our team at Excel Learning Academy and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special needs. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to inspire positive change, we encourage you to apply! To learn more about our mission and vision, as well as the summer camp and school, visit: https://behaviorinitiatives.org.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to jgiambrone@behaviorinitiatives.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
- Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Brandon, FL 33511 (Required)
Work Location: In person