Special Needs Teacher

Responsibilities: Perform duties associated with care for participants of special needs LifeGroupsAssist with organization of classroom activitiesAdapt and modify activities using a multi-sensory approachEncourage socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcementProvide consistent reinforcement to learning and continuous feedback for all learning activitiesEnforce simple classroom rules with clearly defined rewards and/or consequencesProvide prompt and professional care for participants' physical, emotional and social needsEscort participants to designated activities, with special care of safety and securityPerform housekeeping duties in classroom, such as cleaning and sanitizing toys, objects, and tablesOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequirements: Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as an active member of a Bible believing and preaching ministryCompletion of PBC provided training for working with special needs attendeesAbility to Sundays and Wednesday evenings as scheduledAbility to work church wide special events as neededAble to perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, and able to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance