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ADA Teacher
Location:
Louisville, KY
Description:
Down Syndrome of Louisville is currently looking for an ADA Teacher to join our team. DSL's Adult Development Academy Teacher works with adults who have a diagnosis of Down syndrome to increase developmental and cognitive skill levels and support their Lead Teacher in educational classroom sessions, healthy movement, electives, field trips, etc. Key Accountabilities: Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skills building activities. Support Lead teachers with individual treatment plans for residents. Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Expected Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm Overtime Expected? Overtime is expected when necessary. Travel Requirements: Approximately 30% local travel required to transport members to outings and other activities using the company provided vehicle. Duties: Work with participants to increase developmental and cognitive skill levels by assisting them in daily classes and activities including healthy movement, morning academic classes, lunch preparation, and afternoon electives. Facilitate class using pre-prepared lessons/activities when teacher is absent/unavailable and a substitute is unavailable. Assist teachers in real-life community experiences to develop social, safety, and independent living skills. Provide safe and legally insured transportation for participants to and from off-site activities. Maintain regular communication with ADA Teacher(s) and Manager as well as respective behaviorist concerning necessary participant information. Assist in maintaining necessary documentation for participant sign in/out process. Provide personal assistance for ADA participants, as needed, to maintain their health, safety and welfare. With the guidance of ADA Teacher(s), ADA Manager, behaviorists, and case managers, provide positive behavioral interventions, as necessary, to assist ADA members in achieving success. In support of DSL's mission and values, stress self-advocacy in all classes and assist participants in developing social and independent living skills to promote their personal independence. Contribute to a positive and cooperative working environment by completing other duties as assigned by ADA Teacher(s) or Manager. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Qualifications, Certifications, Education, Experience, and Skills: A minimum of a high school diploma. At least one (1) year of previous professional experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Ability to adapt materials to meet multiple developmental skill levels to ensure all participants are challenged to learn at the appropriate level. Ability to physically lift, assist or provide hand-over-hand assistance with a participant's personal care needs as necessary. Ability to respectfully and effectively communicate participant information to behaviorists and case managers. Familiar with Google Suite Preferred Qualifications Ability to regularly use basic functions of technology such as Smart Board, Oasis, and Google Suite. Have a valid driver's license and possess the ability/willingness to drive company vehicles.
Company:
Down Syndrome Of Louisville
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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