TEACHER
Austin, Texas
Job reference: BN0010
Salary: £100,000 to £200,000 depending on your experience and your education.
Highly qualified Teacher
SEN experience essential.
Monday to Friday 45 hours a week
Accommodation: Separate accommodation within the grounds.
Job Summary:
The Autistic Private Educator will provide specialized educational support and guidance to two children: a 5-year-old and a 3.5-year-old, one of whom are on the autism spectrum. The educator will work closely with the family to create a nurturing and enriching learning environment tailored to the unique needs of the children. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as the position requires a minimum of 45 hours per week. The educator will collaborate with other professionals and regularly report progress and challenges to the parents to ensure alignment with the family's goals and expectations.
Responsibilities:
Individualized Curriculum Development:
Collaborate with the family and any other therapists involved to design a personalized curriculum that aligns with the children’s developmental goals, interests, and sensory preferences.
Create engaging and age-appropriate learning materials and activities.
Instruction and Support:
Provide one-on-one instruction to enhance communication, social skills, cognitive abilities, and self-regulation.
Implement evidence-based teaching strategies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), visual supports, and positive reinforcement.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Teach and reinforce proper manners, table manners, and social skills.
Behavior Management:
Develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to address challenging behaviors.
Use proactive strategies to prevent meltdowns and promote emotional regulation.
Collaboration:
Work closely with other professionals, including occupational therapists, social therapists, psychologists, and other medical or relevant therapists to ensure a holistic approach to the children’s development.
Regularly collaborate with parents to provide updates on the children’s progress, discuss any concerns, and align on educational goals and strategies.
Participate in regular meetings with parents to adjust the curriculum and approach based on the children’s evolving needs.
Data Collection and Progress Monitoring:
Collect data on the children’s progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Maintain accurate records and provide detailed progress reports to the parents regularly.
Adaptability and Flexibility:
Be open to adjusting teaching techniques based on the children’s responses and changing needs.
Accommodate the family’s schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in special education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
5-8 years of teaching experience- (2-3 years in Private Education) Needs to have experience working 1:1 with an Autistic Child.
Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA) is a PLUS but not required
CPR and First Aid certification.
Tech-savvy with the ability to incorporate educational technology into daily routines.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the family and other professionals.
Patience, empathy, and creativity in addressing individual learning differences.
Understanding of sensory processing challenges and strategies to support sensory needs.