The Direct Support Professional Instructor guides students through available curriculum resources designed for achievement of the Certificate of Initial Proficiency (CIP) through the Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP) as well as the Certificate of Completion for Pre-Apprenticeship.
The individual also develops supplemental teaching materials as needed to promote learning; coordinates all student assessment / progress activities, module testing, and earning of e-badges.
The individual is also expected to stay current regarding innovations and advancements in the field in order to help prepare students to appropriately enter the workforce.
*Essential Functions:*
● Provide students with daily briefings on work to be completed during class or the day’s activities.
Instruct students through work assignments/monitor and coach their progress toward assignment / credential completion.
● Create a learning plan that paces student learning so as to achieve credentialing in a reasonable amount of time and consistent with curriculum expectations.
Periodically evaluate student learning and provide specific, accurate and substantive feedback as to each student’s progress.
Prepare progress reports and report cards as required by school policy or law.
● Ensure all teaching materials, supplies, and equipment are readily available and in good repair with any updates downloaded in a timely manner so that students have access to all 20 modules as e-badge activities as needed.
● Develop Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities in which students learn to provide skills of professionalism, especially the providing of dignity and respect to individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
● Instruct subjects in an effective manner relative to the multiplicity of cultures and ability levels.
Use sound instructional strategies, techniques, activities, media, and demonstrate skills consistent with student needs and instructional goals.
● Establish professional rapport with students by demonstrating their worth and dignity while communicating responsibility and citizenship expectations.
● Be vigilant in protecting the confidentiality of students, guarding against inappropriate statements or release of information.
● Maintain professional certification and/or licensure through ongoing training and education as needed.
● Attend and participate in staff meetings, committees and scheduled training as required.
Complete required documentation and respond to specific internal informational requests in a timely and complete manner.
● Manage classroom/worksite activities in a manner that stimulates learning, teamwork, and developmental skills including punctuality and attendance.
● Maintain standards of appropriate behavior through fair and just progressive corrective actions.
Refer formal disciplinary issues to counselors and/or administrators for disposition.
● Conduct yourself in a manner which demonstrates positive role model attributes of responsible adulthood in all realms of employment, including punctuality, reliability, professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment as part of teaching ethics and community relations.
● Behave in a cooperative and constructive manner; participate and contribute to team meetings, follow all policies, state, local, federal and other applicable laws and guidelines; comply with any and all job-specific requirements.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
● Minimum of 5 years of experience in a setting that serves individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
● Preferred experience in teaching, case management, coaching or human services field.
● No restrictions in securing an Ohio Department of Education vocational teacher license or permit.
● Understanding and appreciation for non-traditional learners and learning environments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Grade levels:
* High school
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
School type:
* Charter school
Application Question(s):
* Have you previously worked for any Oakmont schools?
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
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