Teacher

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Secure and maintain a valid Ohio Educator License as required by placement or assignment
• Program leadership skills verified by training and/or work experience.
• Ability to develop and implement program improvements based on evaluated data and research-based best practices.
• Ability to analyze and present complex information in easy-to-understand formats.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit non-public charter school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: Blood-borne Pathogens, AEGIS De-escalation Trained, Educator Ethics, etc.
• Adhere to The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children’s Board of Director’s policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned district/worksite, and the to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Educators.

• Essential Functions
• Maintain a demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Prepare and maintain the classroom as student-centered, age-appropriate learning space.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate daily learning activities based upon the Ohio Learning Standards Extended.
• Participate in the development and/or implementation of individual education plans.
• Collaborate with student Intervention Specialists to implement suggested data based techniques to support classroom learning.
• Organize appropriate subject content and learning goals aligned with the state standards and individual education plan goals and objectives while assisting students to achieve learning objectives.
• Collaborate and implement behavior management plans that meet student needs.
• Communicate professionally and regularly with parents and support agencies in an effort to involve them in the educational process (e.g. phone calls, emails, written notes, meetings, educational software, etc.).
• Produce, manage, and complete the necessary documentation and paperwork for educational progress.
• Follows The Golden Key’s feeding protocols and philosophy.
• Assist in coordinating all support services to meet student needs.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations that relate to IDEA and/or other state/federal programs as applicable.
• Provide direction and training to para-professionals, aides and teaching assistants in the classroom setting.
• Facilitate Transition Plans as students transfer to other programs.
• Collaborate with each student’s team including but not limited to contracted therapists, parents, outside agencies, etc.
• Willingness to assist with diapering, selfcare, feeding, behavior needs and/or basic academic tasks.
• Perform other specific duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in the following areas of study: Education, Autism Studies, Curriculum Instruction, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Education Studies, Family Studies or other related degrees that support the mission of the organization.
• Highly desired candidates will have experience with special needs – specifically autism.
• Eligibility of application for a Professional Teaching License through ODE&W and The Golden Key by appropriate background checks and educational transcripts.

• Key Competencies
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to organize team members and implement the organization’s policies. Language skills to effectively present information in one-on-one and small and large group situations to staff, clients, or outside inquiries.
• Shows the ability to create and maintain a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to learning
• Great arbitration and organizational skills are also necessary for satisfactory performance.
• Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate recommendations to teachers based upon collected data.
• Demonstrates a patience for working with students with exceptionalities.
• Maintain the professional licensing as dictated for specific positions under state agencies
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, keep commitments. Commits to extended hours of work when necessary, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines. Reports unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades or health concerns.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Attend work regularly.
• Demonstrate a positive work ethic.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and colleagues promoting a cohesive work environment.
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment.
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.
• Participate in school-wide functions as directed by Administration.

Physical Demands

Additional Physical Demands

Staff may be subject to injury such as, bites, kicks, smacks, spit, hits and other physical touches as a result of a student's behavior.