Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT), a nonprofit organization and affiliate of the Fedcap Group, encourages and empowers individuals with autism through education and employment in the skilled trades. Currently, TACT is seeking a part-time Electrical Instructor to join the team in Englewood, CO.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
? Provides vision for the trade curriculum and advocates for its implementation and execution for those with autism
? Develop innovative units of study for the trade curriculum that incorporate the academic standards and scope & sequence.
? Provides coaching for integration of trade core curriculum to up to eight individuals with autism in each class
? Educates individuals with autism in the trades. Assist lead instructors, job coaches, and help others develop skills that will make them qualified, young
professionals.
? Executes training sessions, webinars, workshops etc. in groups or individually
? Arranges for and conducts on-site training and job coaching when applicable
? Observes and evaluates results of training programs including safety requirements
? Contributes to any TACT communications, such as newsletters, website, marketing materials, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Teaches assigned classes in the specified domain area of expertise
? Exhibits proficiency and enthusiasm for the assigned area of expertise and classes
? Plans and implements an appropriately focused and balanced curriculum for each student, which adheres to the school's curriculum and standards.
? Prepares and develops activities, materials, and lessons to meet the learning objectives (skills and content) of the curriculum and standards
? Develops and maintains a well-managed classroom where 100% of the students are engaged, consistently challenged, and supported. Classroom policies should be consistent with school policies.
? Integrates technology into daily classroom teaching and student learning
? Decorates classrooms appropriately and keeps it clean, neat, and presentable
? Engages families in their children's education and communicates regularly and effectively with students and families
? Effectively utilizes best practices in teaching those with autism
? Assists in the ongoing development of TACT's curriculum and core performance standards
? Submits an annual unit pacing plan to the Educational Director
? Provides monthly units of study for review by the Educational Director
? Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices to help meet the school's performance standards and expectations
? Informs colleagues and the executive team of any academic, behavioral, or personal difficulties that arise with students
? Reinforces the school's core values and policies inside and outside of the classroom
? Fulfills assignments monitoring duties
? Participates in professional development sessions
? Devotes the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching
? Demonstrates initiative and provides evidence of professional development towards becoming the best teacher one can be
? Is open to and enthusiastically involved in innovative approaches to teaching, feedback from colleagues,
and the executive team
QUALIFICATIONS:
? 2+ years of experience in the Electrical field
? Experience with individualized and differentiated instruction and those with autism or
intellectual/developmental disabilities
? Excellent organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
? Experience with the use of personal computers and educational technology
? Ability to demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school
? Ability and willingness to model the school's Core Values with colleagues, students, parents, and the larger
community
? Reinforces the school's Core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit consistently throughout the
school environment and supports and holds accountable colleagues in doing the same
? Ability to pass State and Federal criminal background checks
