Autism, Building Regulations, Communication Skills, Communicative Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recreation, School Psychology, Special Education, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills
About the role
- The Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia seeks an experienced candidate to be our Part Time Social Skills Teacher for school-aged children who would benefit from learning appropriate social interactions during cooperative play and in all social environments. Geared towards children with Level 1 Autism, ADHD, developmental delay, and/or related social communication disorders.
What you'll do
- Social Skills curriculum typically includes but is not limited to: Turn-taking Cooperative play Sharing Winning/losing Coping strategies Emotional regulation Friendship building Conversation skills
- Run classes on Sundays and one workday afternoon
Essential Position Duties:
• Writing and facilitating the curriculum for a group of 5-10 children
• Lead and manage support staff in helping to facilitate lessons
• Managing feedback forms and communication with parents
Qualifications
- Applicants should have a master's degree with two or more years of successful experience as a Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, SLP, or LCSW.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, can plan and work independently as well as collaboratively in a flexible environment.
• Possess a good sense of humor, a passion for children, and knowledge and experience in social skills curriculum, including Social Thinking, We Thinkers, Unstuck and On Target, and/or related curriculum in addition to experience with recreation-based social activities.
• Must be creative, patient, and comfortable managing challenging behaviors.
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Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia