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Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Job description:

At the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism (MRCA), we believe that ALL persons deserve the opportunity to succeed. Since 2000, we have provided and promoted opportunities for success and full inclusion to persons, families and communities affected by autism through pedagogical and community education, advocacy, and support.

MRCA’s Advance Academy (AA), southeast Georgia's only accredited, year-round day school for children with autism, is celebrating 25 years helping children thrive. Current and former students have traveled 60+ miles from home to attend AA. We are a teaching team-based school.

Position Title – Substitute Teacher

Reports to: Lead Classroom Teacher/Principal

Classroom Organization:

MAX class size is 9 students, 3:1 student:teacher ratio: 3 teaching staff per classroom

Hours: Monday through Friday - 8:30am-3:15pm; 30 minute lunch break included

Schedule: MRCA is a 12-month program following SCCPSS schedule during the school year with extended breaks over the summer session. Schedule is PRN, determined by staffing needs.

Classroom Supports: Lead/Assistant Teacher(s), RBT(s), BCBA(s) and Principal/Assistant Teacher

Main Function:

Assist current teacher in the administration of classroom instruction for assigned students at MRCA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teacher.
  • Deliver classroom instruction in whole group and small group settings.
  • Ensure that students are actively engaged throughout the day.
  • Assist classroom teacher in curriculum preparation for the day.
  • Implement student-specific and classroom-wide reinforcement programs and behavior plans.
  • Follow daily classroom schedule.
  • Collect behavioral and/or IEP data
  • Collaborate with teaching team for IEP goals and progress reports
  • Monitor assigned students across a variety of settings.
  • Assist with daily school routines (e.g. lunch, arrival and dismissal, etc.)
  • Assist other team members, as needed
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

  • Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Contribute to a positive work climate and to overall team effort of the organization.
  • Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Ability to interpret guidelines and requirements
  • Punctual and reliable.

Experience, Education and Other Minimum Qualifications:

  • College Degree in Special Education, Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field

OR

  • High school diploma as well as two years’ experience/training in working with children with autism and developmental disabilities.
  • Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred