Job Description:
The Life Skills teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students with significant cognitive or developmental disabilities in a life skills classroom setting. This role involves teaching essential life skills, fostering independence, and promoting students' functional abilities.

Key Responsibilities:
Functional Academics Instruction:

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that focus on functional academics
• Design and deliver instruction using adapted curriculum materials, hands-on activities, and real-life applications

Daily Living Skills Development:

• Teach essential daily living skills to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
• Provide opportunities for hands-on practice in simulated and real-life settings.

Social Skills and Community Integration:

• Teach and model social skills, communication strategies, and appropriate behavior in various social settings.
• Facilitate community-based instruction and outings to help students develop practical skills for navigating public spaces, shopping, and accessing community resources.

Individualized Support and Behavior Management:

• Provide individualized support and behavior management strategies to address students' unique needs and challenges.
• Implement positive behavior support plans, visual supports, and sensory accommodations to promote a positive and supportive classroom environment.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with related service providers, paraprofessionals, and support staff to address students' needs and provide a comprehensive range of services.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians through meetings, progress reports, and informal updates to share insights into students' progress, behavior, and achievements.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, Education, or related field.
• Valid teaching license/certification for special education.
• Previous experience working with students with significant cognitive or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of adapted curriculum materials, functional academics instruction, and transition planning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY, VISIT https://www.jcsdk12.org/page/employment.