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Special Education Mentor / Teacher

Special Education Mentor / Teacher

Project Genesis, Inc.Killingly, Connecticut, United States
6 days ago
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Job description

Special Education Mentor / Teacher - URGENT NEED

Project Genesis seeks Full-Time Special Education / Accessible Education Teachers / Mentors to work 1 : 1 with our students in community settings.  This role will provide individualized educational instruction and support to students with various disabilities in the NE Quiet Corner of CT to include the Killingly areas. Project Genesis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

As a Learning Specialist, Accessible Education Mentor with Project Genesis, you will earn $19+ an hour (depending on your education level), provide support that makes a difference in the lives of those students you are helping, and enjoy a benefits package that includes :

  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • A 401K program with profit sharing.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • An employee assistance program.

To qualify as a Student Success Coach / Special Education Mentor, you must have a high school diploma or the equivalent, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance. The ability to speak both English and Spanish is a plus.

Hours : Mondays-Fridays 1st shift hours / school schedule.

In addition, you must have :

  • At least 1 year of work-related experience in the human services or education field. Special education experience is preferred.
  • An understanding of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related issues.
  • A clean driving record for at least 3 years with the ability to obtain a Public Passenger Endorsement “A” from the DMV upon hire.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment and random 10 panel drug testing
  • Ability to travel within a 30-mile radius.
  • In your role as a Learning Mentor with our Special Education Support Services Program, you will work one-on-one with teens transitioning from high school to their adult lives. Some of your responsibilities as a team member that assesses and supports these students will include using direct instruction and real-world activities to aid student progress. You will also apply behavior management strategies and guide students in hygiene, life, and job skills. You will also :

  • Track student progress and maintain detailed Individualized Education Program (IEP) portfolios.
  • Stay up to date on disability-related education strategies.
  • Help students complete basic academics.
  • Teach job skills and career exploration.
  • Teach independent living and social skills.
  • If you are ready to join a team dedicated to empowering teens / students with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives, then please apply now for immediate consideration.  Retirees and Veterans members are encouraged to apply.

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