Head Teacher at Alpine Academy in Aberdeen, SD

Description

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried) 

Hours:  8:00-4:00; Monday- Friday, excludes Holidays 

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Creating and overseeing student and classroom schedules as well as related service schedules?  
• Providing frequent training to instructors assigned to their classrooms  
• Ensuring accurate data collection of instructors as well as inputting data into a data tracking system  
• Correctly uses and models ABA processes, strategies, and Alpine practices  
• Provides feedback and insight to the leadership team regarding the student’s needs and changes in behavior as observed in the classroom  
• Communicating with the leadership team for instructor training needs and performance issues  
• Communicating with parents about day-to-day activities as well as incidents that occur in a timely manner  
• Protects the health and safety of clients and fellow employees by reporting all critical incidents and potential risks and following all health and safety procedures  
• Additional Clinical Responsibilities  
• Providing behavior support during student crisis  
• Running direct teaching sessions as needed  
• Assisted in program modification directed by the clinical supervisor and school director as needed  
• Ensuring classroom curriculum is prepped and ready, as well as individual materials and data sheets for clients' goals  
• Regular inventory and maintenance/cleaning of materials and toys  
• Assist in case reviews during the new hire training process as well as providing ongoing updates to programming  
• Lead classroom activities?  
• Assist in behavior plan implementation, development, and progress reporting  
• Completes additional duties as assigned  

Requirements

 Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required  
• Have and maintain RBT Certification or be eligible to receive RBT Certification within 3 month of hire  
• Minimum of 1 year experience in ABA or with individuals with disabilities.?  
• 6 months or more longevity with the company or exceptional experience  
• Obtain and maintain BLS Certification  
• Obtain and maintain Safety Care certification  
• Excellent communication skills  
• Proficiency with technology  
• Authorized to work in the United States of America