The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences—such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in Four Core Goal areas. 

The Professional Educator is responsible for implementing the Monarch Integrated Mythology in order to strengthen relationship development with all students. Their primary responsibility is to support student growth in each of the four core goals of The Monarch School.

REPORTS TO THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

EDUCATION 

• Minimum      Bachelor’s degree. 
• Valid Teaching      Certification to meet state requirements - the certificate is to      be uploaded with your application
• Minimum of 3      years’ experience as a Teacher with sufficient time      spent in the teaching of special education      (preferred). 

EXPECTATIONS 

• Professional      Educators will learn and implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology in      order to strengthen relationship development with all students. 
• Professional      Educators will work with and learn from the Therapy Services department      and Therapeutic Support faculty in order to ensure consistent language,      actions and experiences for our students to support their therapeutic      needs.  
• Collaborates in      the development and implementation of student treatment      plans.  
• Learns      curriculum models as directed; e.g., social mapping, cognitive coaching,      relationship development (DIR®), sensory integration, reflective teaching,      problem based learning and academic focus areas. 
• Implements      instructional strategies and programs as directed by academic      leadership. 
• Plans and      implements lessons that address individual differences and student      learning styles.  
• Supports and      coordinates students’ therapeutic agenda in coordination with Leadership      Team.  
• Reports student      progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely      manner.  
• Appropriately      supports and supervises students/learners at all times. 
• Supervises      lunch, carpool, off-campus activities and community/Greenstones meetings      as scheduled or as necessary.  
• Facilitates a      Student Committee, if assigned.  
• Builds Monarch      community by supporting extracurricular and/or social events beyond the      school day. 
• Cooperates with      Program Director to set and attain yearly goals. 
• Participates in      continuing professional education for the improvement of the school as      directed by the Program Director.   
• Be      knowledgeable about and able to reference the Faculty Handbook and      Parent/Student Handbook.  
• Punctually      attends and actively participates in staff meetings, faculty      meetings, and in-services as requested.  
• Other duties as      assigned 

SKILLS 

• Demonstrates      cooperative team skills and is collaborative.   
• Supports and      models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school in words and      actions.  
• Excellent      organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Technology/computer      skills-broad knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Promethean      board, Google apps and web-based learning. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Working conditions range in a wide variety of challenges and deadlines. The best candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and be a great problem solver. Although the position is emotionally rewarding, and provides endless opportunities to have positive effects, it can be stressful at times.  Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending. Ability to move desk, classroom equipment and adaptive equipment.

Highly professional, confidential, and friendly environment.