**This role involves working with students who may have severe emotional and behavioral needs. Students may exhibit behaviors such as elopement, aggression, outbursts, or other physical expressions. **

University Instructors (UI) is seeking dynamic face-to-face Biology Content-Focused Co-Teacher. The Co-Teacher works collaboratively with Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and support to high school biology students. The Co-Teacher will help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), utilize effective behavioral intervention strategies, and ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

University Instructors partners with schools to provide students with purposeful learning experiences led by inspirational educators. If you are committed to having a meaningful impact through instructing students to enhance student achievement, please apply and a member of our recruiting team will reach out to you with more details.

In this role, you’ll:

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs):

• Implement IEPs tailored to the emotional and behavioral needs of students.
• Utilizes functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behavior.
• Use assessments to identify students' strengths, needs, and progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

Instructional Planning and Delivery:

• Plan and deliver differentiated secondary science instruction as defined by the state's learning standards
• Utilizes principles of applied behavioral analysis to include:  data collection, prompt hierarchy, preference assessment and systematic instruction.
• Deliver instruction that addresses academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Use a variety of teaching methods, materials, and strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Structures a proactive classroom setting suitable to manage the emotional/behavioral deficits of the students and appropriate for their maturity and interests.
• Instructs students in positive behavioral skills which meet school behavioral expectations in all settings.
• Designs and implements environmental modifications and management procedures which proactively address student behavioral expectations across all settings.
• Integrate technology and assistive devices to enhance learning and engagement.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

Behavioral Intervention and Support:

• Collaborates with school staff during individual student crisis situations.
• Works with students who have behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and IEP goals and objectives based upon the function of the inappropriate behavior, and /or manifestations designing instructional strategies for appropriate replacement behavior.
• Holds students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
• Identifies and addresses individual students' social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs and barriers, and organizational and time management skills
• Implement behavior management strategies and interventions to address challenging behaviors.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
• Monitor and document student behavior, implementing adjustments as needed.
• Create a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain clear expectations and routines.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to support students in inclusive settings.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and support staff about student progress and concerns.
• Collaborate with special education and support staff
• Attend ILC meetings and all staff Professional Development.
• Complete reporting requirements outlined by the Program Manager and School
• Communicate with UI program management on specific questions regarding relevant course content.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to special education.
• Stay current with best practices and developments in special education and behavioral interventions.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager or School Administrator(s).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement de-escalation and classroom management strategies
• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
• University Instructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Training in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques preferred.

WORK CONDITIONS

Duties performed are typically in the school setting. Performs professional work providing support and consultative services for assigned department/program. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and light lifting. Some assignments are subject to deadlines inherent in tailoring and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse groups. Some assignments may involve exposure to risks associated with interactions with students in heightened emotional states. Employees may be required to perform emergency and non-emergency health-related services for students as needed.

$28-$31/hr

University Instructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.