What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher / Life Skills Educator - part-time position at Rainbow Acres?
Mission Statement for Rainbow Acres
Rainbow Acres, a residential Christian community with heart, empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live to their full potential with dignity and purpose.
TITLE: Life Skills Educator
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Education Coordinator
PREPARED DATE: January 2023
SUMMARY: The Life Skills Educator is responsible for ensuring the quality of education, for all Residents within the Worden Tabor Center’s program. The Educators are directly accountable for curriculum development and the delivery of high-quality instruction. Educators ensure that the ranchers' needs and goals are met, along with the center's goals. This is a safety-sensitive position.
MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum of two to three years of formal teaching experience or equivalent combination.
A degree in Special Education and/or Vocational education is desirable.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve on the Educator Team in the Worden Tabor Center.
- Responsibility for working in collaboration with other staff members to develop a customized educational/service plan for each Resident that is monitored, measured, and evaluated quarterly.
- Participates in program development.
- Develops the curriculum for the development of cognitive skills utilizing the classroom, tutorials, and computer center.
- Develops the curriculum for the development of social skills utilizing the classroom, small groups, tutorials, computer center, and the resources of the Learning Center and the Resident’s home.
- Develops the curriculum for the development of living skills utilizing the resources of the Learning Center, support of Caregivers, and peers.
- Establishes good communication cross-functionally regarding the learning goals and objectives for each Resident resulting in the maximization of goal achievement.
- Develops course/class schedules for the Residents.
- Develops and coordinate the implementation of learning activities the Residents can practice or complete at home, on the Ranch, or in the community between courses in the Worden Tabor Center.
- Develops Resident Achievement records and Attendance records for each Resident.
- Provides Parents/Guardians with an annual progress report on their Resident.
- Develops a “master schedule” for utilizing the resources of the Learning Center and the time and talents of staff and/or volunteers.
- Maintains regular communication cross-functionally and/or with volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and have the dexterity of hands and arms, with occasional light lifting. The employee may sit for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Lighting and temperature are adequate and controlled. Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available.
You may apply online at www.rainbowacres.com by clicking on the “Join Us” tab and filling out the online application, send your resume to HR@RainbowAcres.com or call 928.567.5231 for more information. Rainbow Acres is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $38,800 - $49,100
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