Therapy Kidz Club

Job description
Job: Special Education Teacher/Full Time

Teachers play a critical role in a child’s development. We are dedicated at Lion Star Academy to fulfilling our mission of building the skills of children with autism and complex disabilities to cultivate independence and build a foundation for life-long success.

We are seeking energetic and passionate teaching professionals to provide specialized instruction within a small classroom setting for students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Developmental Delay.

Responsibilities

Create a warm, happy, safe, child-centered environment
Recognize each student’s individual needs
Create and coordinate individual student schedules
Develop instructional plans that can adapt to instructional levels and needs of a small student group with in-house curriculum provided using programs such as: ABLES, STAR, or BASICS
Collaborate with parents, administrators, therapists and other professionals to develop individualized education plans
Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in planning, developing and implementing appropriate curriculum and lessons to create a team approach including both occupational and physical therapies in the classroom
Understanding of the student’s limitations of physical ability, cognitive development and emotional needs and able to develop and implement appropriate curriculum and lessons
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition and memory
Utilize phonetics, multi-sensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs
Present information using audio-visual and interactive formats using computers, televisions and audio-visual aids
Ability to implement a varied applied behavior and sensory immersion program with varied art, music, physical and adapted play techniques
Conduct group activities to stimulate interpersonal relationships and social/emotional skills
Provide a stimulating environment that encourages social interaction while meeting each child's individual needs
Reinforce positive behavior and recognize, analyze and redirect inappropriate behavior
Communicate any student concerns with parents
Ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal communication and effective working relationships with staff, parents, therapists, and the community
Ensure the classroom is maintained in a clean and organized fashion on a daily basis
Participate in all necessary training, weekly staff meetings, annual parent meetings, school functions, and community activities
Perform all other duties as assigned
Key Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in education, special education, or related field
Experience working with students on the autism spectrum preferred
Experience working with a team of professionals to coordinate services for the student
Background check and fingerprinting will be required
CPR Certified or willing to complete CPR training
Job Type: Full-time

NOW HIRING: Job: Special Education Teacher/Full Time

Teachers play a critical role in a child’s development. We are dedicated at Abi’s Place to fulfilling our mission of building the skills of children with autism and complex disabilities to cultivate independence and build a foundation for life-long success.

We are seeking energetic and passionate teaching professionals to provide specialized instruction within a small classroom setting for students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Developmental Delay.

Responsibilities

Create a warm, happy, safe, child-centered environment
Recognize each student’s individual needs
Create and coordinate individual student schedules
Develop instructional plans that can adapt to instructional levels and needs of a small student group with in-house curriculum provided using programs such as: ABLES, STAR, or BASICS
Collaborate with parents, administrators, therapists and other professionals to develop individualized education plans
Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in planning, developing and implementing appropriate curriculum and lessons to create a team approach including both occupational and physical therapies in the classroom
Understanding of the student’s limitations of physical ability, cognitive development and emotional needs and able to develop and implement appropriate curriculum and lessons
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition and memory
Utilize phonetics, multi-sensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs
Present information using audio-visual and interactive formats using computers, televisions and audio-visual aids
Ability to implement a varied applied behavior and sensory immersion program with varied art, music, physical and adapted play techniques
Conduct group activities to stimulate interpersonal relationships and social/emotional skills
Provide a stimulating environment that encourages social interaction while meeting each child's individual needs
Reinforce positive behavior and recognize, analyze and redirect inappropriate behavior
Communicate any student concerns with parents
Ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal communication and effective working relationships with staff, parents, therapists, and the community
Ensure the classroom is maintained in a clean and organized fashion on a daily basis
Participate in all necessary training, weekly staff meetings, annual parent meetings, school functions, and community activities
Perform all other duties as assigned
Key Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in education, special education, or related field
Experience working with students on the autism spectrum preferred
Experience working with a team of professionals to coordinate services for the student
Background check and fingerprinting will be required
CPR Certified or willing to complete CPR training
Job Type: Full-time

Therapy horse welcomed back to South Florida by her patients A 7-year-old horse has provided therapy to children for more than three years at a medical ranch in Davie.

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Now Hiring!
Florida Licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
Great working environment. Working with special needs children of all ages. Join an experienced team. Hours can be flexible.
As part of our team, you will"
Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Provide training and education to family/caregivers /teachers/ and school staff
Work collaboratively with our team of therapists, ABA, and special education teachers.

Send a DM with your resume or contact: [email protected]

Huge thanks from Liezl and me to Blake Walker & all our friends Arcis Golf for this incredibly generous donation to Els for Autism. We’re proud to accept this check on behalf of the whole team at Els for Autism as we continue our mission to improve the lives of individuals on the spectrum and their families.

Hiring Alert: We are hiring a speech and language pathologist. We are looking for an energetic, independent, and experienced SLP. Please send DM with your resume.