Special Needs Teacher
Prestonwood Baptist Church
Location
Plano, Texas
Quick overview
The Special Needs Teacher provides care for individuals with special needs, assists in organizing classroom activities, and adapts activities to meet participants' needs. They also enforce classroom rules and provide emotional and physical support to participants.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and complete training provided by PBC for working with special needs attendees. They should also be able to work on Sundays and Wednesdays and perform physical activities as required.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Plano
- Campus -
- Plano,
- TX 75093Position
- Type:
- Part-TimeEducation
- Level: High SchoolProvides care for individuals with special needs at Prestonwood Baptist Church (“PBC”).
Responsibilities
Perform duties associated with care for participants of special needs LifeGroups Assist with organization of classroom activities Adapt and modify activities using a multi-sensory approach Encourage socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement Provide consistent reinforcement to learning and continuous feedback for all learning activities Enforce simple classroom rules with clearly defined rewards and/or consequences Provide prompt and professional care for participants’ physical, emotional and social needs Escort participants to designated activities, with special care of safety and security Perform housekeeping duties in classroom, such as cleaning and sanitizing toys, objects, and tables Other duties as assigned QualificationsRequirements: Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as an active member of a Bible believing and preaching ministry Completion of PBC provided training for working with special needs attendees Ability to Sundays and Wednesday evenings as scheduled Ability to work church wide special events as needed Able to perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, and able to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance