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<p></p><div><div><b>ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, INC.
</b></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h1><div></div><div><b><br>
JOB TITLE:</b> Therapeutic Teacher- Preschool <b>DEPT:</b> Early Learning Division</div><div></div><div><b><br>
REPORTS TO:</b> Site Manager <b>FLSA:</b> Non-exempt</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SALARY RANGE: </b>Grade 3<b> STARTING SALARY:</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
JOB SUMMARY:</b> The Therapeutic Teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision of a trauma-informed therapeutic classroom serving young children impacted by trauma, abuse, neglect, and/or involvement with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This position integrates developmentally appropriate early childhood education practices with therapeutic, trauma-responsive strategies to promote children&rsquo;s social-emotional development, safety, regulation, and school readiness.</div><div><b>
CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY: </b>Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Provide a nurturing, structured, and emotionally safe learning environment by utilizing trauma-informed strategies, including co-regulation, de-escalation techniques, and restorative practices.</li><li>
Responsible for the supervision of classroom teaching staff, volunteers, and interns in their assigned duties.</li><li>
Supports classroom staff in implementing therapeutic and behavioral strategies aligned with individualized plans and therapeutic goals in collaboration with mental health and special education professionals.</li><li>
Ensure appropriate room coverage and maintain a safe indoor and outdoor learning environment at all times.</li><li>
Maintains primary responsibility for active supervision of children at all times, ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional security in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and therapeutic program expectations.</li><li>
Individualize instruction based on children&rsquo;s developmental levels and identified needs.
</li><li>Responsible for the development and periodic review of individualized educational plans for each child.</li><li>
Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned children.</li><li>
Using a strength-based approach, collaborates closely with mental health consultant, Family Advocate, other Alliance staff, and families.</li><li>
Responsible for completion of Home Visits (minimum of 2 per program year), daily attendance, case notes, and reports as required and data entry into Child Plus, Teaching Strategies Gold, or other designated database.</li><li>
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and professional development and planning sessions.</li><li>
Other related duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
<ul><li>
A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Early Childhood Education or a non-ECE Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with 12 credits in ECE. Six months or more of classroom experience in ECE setting preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience working with children impacted by trauma, abuse, and/or neglect.</li><li>
Experience in a therapeutic, special education, mental health, or Head Start setting preferred.
</li><li>Knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional development, and behavior support strategies.</li><li>
Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.</li><li>
Proficient in basic computer applications.</li><li>
Commit to continuous improvement by attending trainings and professional development opportunities as desired or as assigned.</li><li>
Bilingual abilities are helpful but not required.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></div><div><b>
HOURS/DAY</b></div><div>
 <b>0-1 1-2 2-4 4-7</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Standing X
</div><div>Sitting X</div><div>
Reaching X</div><div>
Driving X</div><div>
Walking X</div><div>
Twisting X</div><div>
Squatting X</div><div>
Lifting X</div><div>
Bending X</div><div>
Gripping X</div><div>
Keyboard use X</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Please Note:</b> Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER &ndash; THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION</b></div><div></div><div><br>
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