Substitute

The Monarch School•Houston, TX

12h

About The Position

The Monarch School and Institute provides innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. Its learner-centered approach supports student progress in Four Core Goal areas. Substitute Professional Educators report to the Program Director. While substituting for a faculty member, they support students’ growth in the school’s Four Core Goals and implement the Monarch School teaching model, with particular attention to self-regulation, executive functioning, relational skills, and academic competence. The role involves student supervision, mentoring and coaching, coordination with the Integrated Learning Practice Team, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in school activities, meetings, and professional development. Working conditions involve varied challenges and deadlines. The role can be stressful, and candidates should be able to perform under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and solve problems. The environment is highly professional, confidential, and friendly. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds and frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending, as well as moving desks, classroom equipment, and adaptive equipment. Pay is $90 per day without a license, degree, or certification; $115 per day with a license or degree; and $125 per day with teaching certification.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in special education or education is preferred.
Ability to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and solve problems.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to frequently stand, kneel, stoop, and bend.
Ability to move desks, classroom equipment, and adaptive equipment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in special education or education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support student growth in each of The Monarch School’s Four Core Goals while substituting for a faculty member.
Implement the school’s teaching model, with emphasis on students’ self-regulation, executive functioning, relational skills, and academic competence.
Contribute actively to a mentally healthy school community.
Supervise students appropriately at all times.
Mentor and coach students, emphasizing the areas identified as pivotal in their targets, skills, and strategies.
Support students assigned coaches by helping assemble staffing and reflection documents and consistently reporting to EF faculty about student plans and actions.
Learn new curriculum models as directed.
Support students’ therapeutic agenda in coordination with the Integrated Learning Practice Team.
Use cooperative team skills and consider teammates in decisions.
Facilitate an after-school club or Student Committee when assigned.
Supervise lunch, carpool, and community meetings as scheduled or necessary.
Support Intersession activities by agreeing to staff, supervise, and facilitate selected student activities.
Report student progress in designated formats at specified intervals and in a timely manner.
Attend staffing meetings when requested.
Participate in continuing professional education to improve the school.
Support and model the school’s philosophy, goals, and vision.
Attend faculty meetings and in-services as directed.