Quest Kids Academy Transitional Teacher at Quest Inc

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

58000.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special education, Applied behavior analysis, Classroom management, Lesson planning, IEP development, Data collection, Student assessment, Financial literacy, Instructional design, Curriculum implementation, Behavioral intervention, Student supervision, Transitional skills training, Community inclusion

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Overview Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here! Company Values, Mission, and Vision At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Benefits - Why You'll Love Working Here Full-time employees: Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery Dental and vision coverage Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with up to 2.5% match Tuition assistance and reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more! Part-time and part-time on-call employees: Quest, Inc. provides 401(K) with company match and EAP for part-time/part-time on call employees Hiring Immediately! This position will be working with older students focusing on transitional skills and community inclusion trips. The ideal candidate within this role has experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and possesses an affinity for math including financial literacy. About Quest Quest, Inc. empowers Central Floridians with developmental disabilities by offering opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Who are you? A compassionate individual that is able to design and implement teaching programs for children at Quest Kids Academy for struggle with both intellectual and developmental conditions. Why are we different? Quest Kids Academy provides a customized education for children and teens with autism and other intellectual conditions using the principles and procedures of ABA therapy. Overview responsibilities: Creates daily lesson plans and supplemental learning activities for students based on national, local and school standards. Differentiate lessons to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of ability, instructional level, or level of interest in the subject. Establishes an effective classroom management system (i.e., routines, transitions, expectations, individual and/or group contingencies, etc.) Implements curriculum content, including individual and group modifications, independently. Coordinates additional curriculum resource needs with Lead Teacher. Manages children who are assigned and ensure their safety. Assist with the supervision and training of Assistant Teachers. Assists with initial assessments of prospective students. Delivers high quality, engaging instruction in the form of direct teaching, demonstrations, and independent practice. Conducts group and individual teaching sessions for students as scheduled. Actively participates in the development of IEP goals and programs for assigned students utilizing data from assessments, progress reporting and other methods to set individualized goals in assigned subject area(s). Attends all IEP meetings as required. Evaluates student performance on skills established by the standards through direct observation and daily data collection, as well as curriculum-based assessments. Identifies acquisition deficits/barriers and develops strategies to remedy them. Monitors acquisition and deceleration programs, and the attendant data. Makes changes in acquisition and deceleration programs that are timely and linked to an assessment. Completes all reports as required. Qualifications B.S. in Education (M.S. highly preferred) with either emphasis in Special Education or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). 2+ years of teaching experience with individuals with developmental disabilities Florida State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area (highly preferred) Experience with ABA is highly preferred Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute. Additional Benefits Information Stay healthy with enhanced coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery Full smile & clear vision – dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you Short-term coverage when you need it – short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Responsibilities

The teacher will design and implement daily lesson plans and individualized programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are responsible for managing classroom activities, supervising assistant teachers, and actively participating in the development and execution of IEP goals.