Instructor - Educational Assessment jobs in Clearwater, FL

Special Education Teacher - Clearwater Pediatric Academy

Summary:

Provides individual, small group, and/or classroom instruction, coordinates lessons that align with Individual Educational Plans, and maintains a high quality learning environment which meets the needs of students with disabilities in a residential setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans, schedules and provides weekly early educational services for assigned caseload of children and adolescents with special needs and other neurological disorders

• Administers and documents all program assessments and updates accurately meeting designated timelines. Maintains confidential client records/files and keeps all child and family information confidential.

• Designs, implements, and adapts activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child utilizing best practices

• Models effective adult-child interactions and provides written information on parenting and child development, as needed. Provides written weekly activities and effective coaching.

• Protects children and family rights and fulfills the responsibilities of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse/neglect.

• Monitors, documents and shares the child’s progress with the family, stakeholders, and treatment team. Communicates and collaborates effectively with families and all professionals verbally and in writing.

• Attends planning meetings and IEPs, staff meetings and actively participates in additional professional development opportunities.

• Abides by all program policies

• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education

• Two years experience working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, ID/DD, or other neurological and behavioral disorders, preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Special Education certification required

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets