Full Time Teacher for Day Program that supports Adults with IDD

Wellspring Community•Castle Rock, CO

20h•$43,000 - $47,000

About The Position

The Program Teacher supports Wellspring Community’s mission to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, productive, and satisfying lives in a God-centered environment. The role plans, prepares, and delivers instructional materials and activities that promote active learning and enrich participants’ lives, adapting lesson plans to individual needs and varied skill levels. The Program Teacher protects participants’ health and safety, supports enrichment, vocational, and educational activities in the classroom and on community outings, and helps manage behavior challenges and medical needs. The role includes administering medications, documenting care and progress toward participant goals, assisting with toileting and other activities of daily living, communicating with families and program staff, and coordinating with volunteers. The teacher also collaborates with the team to organize activities, solve problems, and improve the program.

Requirements

Experience supporting individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive, and mental health challenges.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and willingness and ability to drive 15-passenger vehicles to transport participants.
Excellent communication and relational skills for managing relationships within the program.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to multitask, solve problems effectively, and manage a fast-paced, changing environment.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Position is contingent on successfully passing a background check and drug screen and obtaining DOT certification.
Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification through CDPHE; if not currently certified, the employer will pay the costs of obtaining certification.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job as requested or needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in special education or a human services field.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in any setting.

Responsibilities

Protect clients’ health and safety during enrichment instruction and recreational activities.
Prepare and teach enrichment, vocational, or educational activities in the classroom and on community outings.
Adapt lesson plans for different skill levels so participants can successfully take part.
Encourage and empower participants in accordance with Wellspring’s Core Values.
Meet regularly with program staff to discuss successes and problems and collaborate on improvements.
Communicate effectively and regularly with participants, family members, staff, and volunteers.
Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions.
Use volunteer support creatively and provide direction to volunteers during class.
Assist with daily tasks to care for program spaces and materials.
Perform special projects as requested by the Program Manager, Development Team, or administrative staff.
Transport clients to local activities and community outings as needed.
Administer medications according to Wellspring’s Medication Administration Policy.
Document care provided, participant engagement in programming, and progress toward goals.
Assist with toileting and other activities of daily living.
Attend training on Wellspring policies and practices and follow them.
Serve as a positive and appropriate role model and help organize daily activities.
Engage participants in activities in a manner that is both educational and enjoyable.
Use positive behavior supports to manage challenging behaviors, or seek assistance from senior positions when necessary.
Collaborate with team members to plan and carry out program activities.
Adapt to changing situations and creatively solve problems.