Classroom Coordinator

The King's Daughters' School•Columbia, TN

6d•$21 - $21

About The Position

In accordance with The King’s Daughters’ School’s Vision of improving lives of individuals with developmental disabilities through caring, goal-oriented service by dedicated staff in a safe, warm learning environment, the Classroom Coordinator is responsible for managing the classroom in a non-academic, non-core area for students in the educational setting. The position does not require a Teaching Certificate. Classes typically are Art, Music, Communication, PE or Academy classes. The Classroom Coordinator is directly responsible to the Principal. The Classroom Coordinator is scheduled to work Monday – Friday. Flexibility in scheduling is crucial as occasional adjustments may be needed based on needs of the program.

Requirements

Knowledge of Disabilities and the organization’s mission
Skills in Communication and best practices in technology use.
Ability to Think and act quickly in the event of an emergency.
Ability to Accept responsibility and use good judgment.
Ability to Deal tactfully with co-workers, clients and the general public.
Ability to Communicate verbally and in writing, with all individuals associated with KDS.
Ability to Kneel, bend and clean on knees; perform a therapeutic hold that requires kneeling/sitting on knees for up to 15 minutes; holding an individual for 15 minutes; move furniture and lift items that weigh at least 40 lbs.; stock shelves which includes being able to lift items over your head and stack them onto shelves; mopping, sweeping, and moving chairs, tables and appliances.
Ability to Be present at scheduled times and dressed according to policy guidelines.
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in field related to focus subject.
Provide evidence of a current TB Skin Test upon hire and prior to first day of employment.
Handle With Care Training upon hire and prior to first day of contact with students and maintain certification annually.
CPR/First Aid training upon hire and maintain certification.
Medication Administration Training and Drivers Training within first 90 days of employment and maintain certification annually.
Successful completion of all pre-employment background screenings
Be in good health and free of mental and/or physical limitations which would interfere in dealing appropriately with the client’s handicapping conditions and behavior disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide a clean, warm, and inviting classroom setting that results in a positive learning environment.
To assess each student and use those assessments to build focused curriculum that is pertinent to abilities, motivating and builds upon student goals established in ISP.
To create and implement lesson plans in accordance with Focus Area.
Provide hands-on modeling for classroom assistants in all areas of student interaction as well as set the example for professional work communication.
To instruct students daily, ensuring student engagement and skill acquisition.
Present assessment results, annual goals, and instructional objectives at clients’ Individual Service Plan or Individual Education Plan meetings.
Collect, prepare and maintain data with fidelity for each student utilizing the KDS data collection system. Proper data collection assists the proper student placement, instruction, progress and overall student success.
Utilize accepted methods of classroom evaluation, observation, teaching and management as well as behavior management techniques.
Maintain appropriate procedures for reporting to parents and/or other responsible parties.
Utilize designated time for instructional planning and preparation, development of materials, one-on-one instruction, record keeping, assessment, reporting and supervision of clients at breakfast and/or lunch periods as needed.
Complete 24 hours of annual in-service training.
Performs other essential and marginal job functions as assigned.