Substitute

The Monarch School and Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,605 - 23,062; Full time

Job summary

The Monarch School and Institute is seeking Substitute Professional Educators to support student growth across four core goals. The role reports to the Program Director and emphasizes substituting for a faculty member, with a focus on self-regulation, executive functioning, relational skills, and academic competence.

Requirements include a minimum bachelor’s degree in special education or education. Pay ranges per day based on license or certification and involves supervising students, mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in special education or education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implements Monarch School teaching model with emphasis on self-regulation, executive functioning, relational skills and academic competence.
• Mentors/coaches students and supports staff by reporting on student plans and actions, assembling staffing and reflection documents.
• Supervises students at all times and participates in professional development to improve school practices.
• Supports and coordinates with Integrated Learning Practice Team to align student therapy goals with classroom activities.
• Attends meetings, participates in staffings, and fosters a positive, confidential, professional environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education or education

Job description

Description

The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences—such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in Four Core Goal areas while he/she is substituting for a faculty member. Substitute Professional Educators at The Monarch School report to the Program Director. Their primary responsibility is to support student growth in each of the Four Core Goals of The Monarch School while he/she is substituting for a faculty member.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in special education or education (preferred).

Expectations

• Implements The Monarch School model of teaching with special emphasis on the development of students’ self-regulation, executive functioning, relational skills and academic competence.
• Actively participates in the development of a mentally healthy school community.
• Appropriately supervises students at all times.
• Mentors/coaches students with particular emphasis on those areas indicated as most pivotal in the students’ targets, skills, and strategies. Supports students assigned coaches by participating in assembling staffing and reflection documents and consistently reporting to EF faculty about all aspects of student plans and actions.
• Learns new curriculum models as directed.
• Supports students’ therapeutic agenda in coordination with Integrated Learning Practice Team.
• Demonstrates cooperative team skills and considers teammates in all decisions.
• Facilitates an after-school club, if assigned.
• Facilitates a Student Committee, if assigned.
• Supervises lunch, carpool, and community meetings as scheduled or as necessary.
• Support Intersession activities by agreeing to staff, supervise, and facilitate selected student activities.
• Reports student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
• Attends staffing meetings as requested.
• Participates in continuing professional education for the improvement of the school.
• Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school.
• Attends all faculty meetings and in-services as directed.

Pay

No License/Degree/Certification = $90/day

With License or Degree = $115/day

With Teaching Certification = $125/day

Work Conditions

Working conditions range in a wide variety of challenges and deadlines. The best candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and be a great problem solver. Although the position is emotionally rewarding, and provides endless opportunities to have positive effects, it can be stressful at times. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending. Ability to move desk, classroom equipment and adaptive equipment. Highly professional, confidential, and friendly environment.