Careers at Journey School

Specific responsibilities including but not limited to:

• plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans
• track student progress
• incorporate and implement goals set by parents and therapists
• exercise classroom management and crisis prevention/intervention
• creatively motivate students and engage students in a variety of ways
• adapt instruction as needed to each student
• maintain safe environment
• communicate with administrators and parents daily
• be punctual and available during working hours
• work collaboratively with other professionals and staff
• model correct use of oral and written language
• model and promote empathy, compassion, and respect for gender, ethnic, religious, cultural, and learning - diversity of students
• attend staff/team meetings

The role of a Substitute Teacher is to:

• Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
• Oversee students outside of the classroom including on the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
• Take attendance and document daily notes.
• Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
• Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
• Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.

Specific responsibilities including but not limited to:

• assist in the educational and social development of students under direction and guidance of teacher and therapists
• assist in implementation and incorporation of goals and progression evaluation
• provide individual support based on individual student’s needs
• support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing social skills
• assist with curriculum/administrative preparation
• model and promote empathy, compassion, and respect for gender, ethnic, religious, cultural, and learning diversity of students

Because we believe in the beauty found in differences, Journey School will be using a variety of different therapies and methodology including but not limited to: speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior therapy, and Son-Rise to enable and to educate. Our students will focus on life skills and behavior skills needed to thrive in their homes and everyday activities. We want each child to have the freedom to focus on their individual talents and gifts while learning all they need to thrive as empowered individuals.

After Care specific responsibilities (including but not limited to):

- Provide safe childcare for Journey School students after school hours

- Provide individual support based on individual student’s needs

- Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing social skills