ADA Lead Teacher

Down Syndrome of Louisville is currently looking for an ADA Lead Teacher to join our team. DSL's Adult Development Academy Lead Teacher works with adults who have a diagnosis of Down syndrome to increase developmental and cognitive skill levels in educational classroom sessions, healthy movement, electives, field trips, etc.

Starting Pay Rate: $18 per hour.

Overview:

The Adult Development Academy Lead Teacher conducts educational classroom sessions, electives, healthy movement and field trips for adults who have a diagnosis of Down syndrome, and works with participants to increase developmental and cognitive skill levels.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide supervision and guidance for participants during skill building activities.
• Develop & maintain individual treatment plans for participants
• Provide necessary documentation for each participant per Medicaid Regulations
• Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene.

Expected Hours of Work:

• Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm

Overtime Expected?

• Overtime is expected when necessary.

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 30% local travel required to transport members to outings and other activities using the company provided vehicle.

Duties:

• Plan and teach at least two to four (2-4) daily classes/lessons on topics, which include, but are not limited to, technology, reading, math, life skills, healthy initiatives, social skills, and electives to develop participants' independent living skills.
• Maintain detailed and accurate monthly summaries, according to administrative regulation requirements; document individual's participation in activities and relevance to their personal care plan's goals and objectives.
• Assist in maintaining other necessary documentation for participants, such as sign in and out sheets, medication administration logs, attendance sheets, etc.
• Work with participants, as necessary, to increase developmental and cognitive skill levels.
• Plan and facilitate real-life community experiences to develop social, safety and independent living skills. Provide safe and legally insured transportation for participants to and from off-site activities.
• Maintain a working relationship with parents, outside providers, and case managers to assist in participants' consistent progression in achieving goals and objectives.
• Provide personal assistance for ADA participants, as needed, to maintain their health, safety and welfare. Including administering medications when necessary

• With the guidance of senior managers, behaviorists, and case managers, provide positive behavioral interventions, as necessary, to assist ADA members in achieving success.
• In support of DSL's mission and values, stress self-advocacy in all classes and assist participants in developing social and independent living skills to promote their personal independence.

• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment by completing other duties as assigned by the ADA Coordinator or Director.
• Develop and submit lesson plans for morning academic/life skills classes to the ADA Manager on a weekly basis.
• Communicate via email or phone with parents/guardians about morning classroom activities and member progress twice a month.
• Attend Plan of Care (POC) meetings for members from morning class roster to advocate for and set academic/life skills goals best suited for individual members.
• Oversee assigned Teacher Assistant Assign tasks for Teachers while in the classroom.
• Take on special projects as assigned. Special projects may include a stipend based on the discretion of the ADA Manager, Operations Director and/or Executive Director.
• Participate in professional development activities three (3) times per year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Qualifications: Certifications, Education, Experience, and Skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least one (1) year of previous professional experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to adapt materials to meet multiple developmental skill levels to ensure all participants are challenged to learn at the appropriate level.
• Ability to physically lift, assist, or provide hand-over-hand assistance with a participant's personal care needs as necessary.
• Ability to respectfully and effectively communicate participant information to parents, outside providers, and case managers.
• Willingness Ability to learn and regularly use technology such as Oasis, Smart Board, Google Suite, and related classroom technologies.
• Have a valid driver's license and possess the ability/willingness to drive company vehicles.