Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT), a nonprofit organization and affiliate of Easterseals Colorado, encourages and empowers individuals with autism through education and employment in the skilled trades. Currently, TACT is seeking a full-time/exempt Auto Mechanics Instructor to join the team in Englewood, CO. 

Position Overview: 

Provides vision for the Auto Mechanics curriculum and advocates for its implementation and execution for those with autism. Develop innovative units of study for the Auto Mechanics curriculum that incorporate the academic standards and scope & sequence.  Provides coaching for integration of Auto Mechanics core curriculum to up to six individuals with autism in each class. Contributes to any TACT communications, such as newsletters, website, marketing materials, etc. 

Responsibilities: 

Teaches assigned classes in the specified domain area of expertise. Exhibits proficiency and enthusiasm for the assigned area of expertise and classes.  Plans and implements an appropriately focused and balanced curriculum for each student, which adheres to the school's curriculum and standards.  Prepares and develops activities, materials, and lessons to meet the learning objectives (skills and content) of the curriculum and standards. Develops and maintains a well-managed classroom where 100% of the students are engaged, consistently challenged, and supported. Classroom policies should be consistent with school policies.  Integrates technology into daily classroom teaching and student learning.  Decorates classrooms appropriately and keeps it clean, neat, and presentable.  Engages families in their children's education and communicates regularly and effectively with students and families.  Effectively utilizes best practices in teaching those with autism.  Assists in the ongoing development of TACT’s curriculum and core performance standards.  Submits an annual unit pacing plan to the Educational Director.  Provides monthly units of study for review by the Educational Director.  Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices to help meet the school's performance standards and expectations.  Informs colleagues and the executive team of any academic, behavioral, or personal difficulties that arise with students.  Reinforces the school’s core values and policies inside and outside of the classroom  Fulfills assignments monitoring duties. Participates in professional development sessions.  Devotes the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching.  Demonstrates initiative and provides evidence of professional development towards becoming the best teacher one can be.  Is open to and enthusiastically involved in innovative approaches to teaching, feedback from colleagues, and the executive team. 

Qualifications: 

2+ years of experience in the field of Auto Mechanics. Experience with individualized and differentiated instruction and those with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities. Excellent organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience with the use of personal computers and educational technology. Ability to demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school. Ability and willingness to model the school’s Core Values with colleagues, students, parents, and the larger community. Reinforces the school’s Core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit consistently throughout the school environment and supports and holds accountable colleagues in doing the same.

                                                             

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