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Therapeutic Teacher
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ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Therapeutic Teacher- Preschool DEPT: Early Learning Division
REPORTS TO: Site Manager FLSA: Non-exempt
SALARY RANGE: Grade 3 STARTING SALARY:
JOB SUMMARY: 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’s social-emotional development, safety, regulation, and school readiness.
CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide a nurturing, structured, and emotionally safe learning environment by utilizing trauma-informed strategies, including co-regulation, de-escalation techniques, and restorative practices.
- Responsible for the supervision of classroom teaching staff, volunteers, and interns in their assigned duties.
- 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.
- Ensure appropriate room coverage and maintain a safe indoor and outdoor learning environment at all times.
- 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.
- Individualize instruction based on children’s developmental levels and identified needs.
- Responsible for the development and periodic review of individualized educational plans for each child.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned children.
- Using a strength-based approach, collaborates closely with mental health consultant, Family Advocate, other Alliance staff, and families.
- 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.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and professional development and planning sessions.
- Other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a non-ECE Bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in ECE. Six months or more of classroom experience in ECE setting preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with children impacted by trauma, abuse, and/or neglect.
- Experience in a therapeutic, special education, mental health, or Head Start setting preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional development, and behavior support strategies.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Proficient in basic computer applications.
- Commit to continuous improvement by attending trainings and professional development opportunities as desired or as assigned.
- Bilingual abilities are helpful but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
HOURS/DAY
0-1 1-2 2-4 4-7
Standing X
Sitting X
Reaching X
Driving X
Walking X
Twisting X
Squatting X
Lifting X
Bending X
Gripping X
Keyboard use X
Please Note: Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
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Therapeutic Teacher
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