The Youth Program Teacher
The Youth Program Teacher (YPT) serves as a teacher for the youth and a HYP team member.
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Teaches students on the ABC's of education (attendance, behavior & curriculum);
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Provides students with tutoring and academic assistance;
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Utilizes Salesforce and other database;
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Ensures that all documents of student interviews and contacts, in-person and collateral, are in HUNE’s database, as per HUNE protocol;
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Ensures that documentation is submitted in accordance with HUNE standards, and meets all designated requirements;
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Creates, organizes and delivers curriculum, lesson plans and activities for youth and for training purposes, as appropriate;
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Assists program staff in providing direct educational services to children/youth, as appropriate;
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Maintains current best practice standards for the youth programs through participation in conferences, workshops, reading related journals and literature;
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Supports staff in assisting family/child in accessing and maintaining services necessary to address youth’s educational and life-long needs;
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Creates a supportive, cultural and linguistic environment;
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Maintains a thorough knowledge of community-based resources intended to assist families of children with special learning needs;
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Networks with schools and community agencies;
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Attends school meetings for students, as appropriate;
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Maintains a current knowledge of the Individualized Education Plans (IEP) regulations and monitors compliance to regulations and plans, as well as best practices for youth programs;
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Works well in teams;
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Serves on designated committees to represent HUNE;
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Attends national, state or local conferences, as requested;
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Maintains a positive work environment;
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Maintains confidentiality at all times;
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Adheres to work schedule as directed;
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Represents HUNE in professional dress, manner and appearance;
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Conducts themselves ethically and protects the organizations reputation and values;
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Exhibits an ability to handle conflict in a calm, appropriate, and professional manner;
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Performs other related duties as assigned by Executive Director and/or immediate supervisor;
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Reports directly to Executive Director and/or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
B.A./B.S. in Business Administration, Human Services, Education or related field;
Two (2) years of administration and supervisory experience, preferably in a not for profit or school and working with families of children who have special educational needs;
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English), both written and spoken
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Knowledge of Compliance related information, including FERPA & HIPAA
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Strong capability to lead and manage staff
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Preferable experience in Education/Teaching related field
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Infrastructure capacity building
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Minimum of two years’ experience teaching;
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Working knowledge of IEP/IFSP processes and compliance;
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Working knowledge of web-based data entry applications;
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Working ability in Microsoft Applications: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel and Windows
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FBI, Child Abuse and Criminal Backgrounds requested prior to hiring
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 9 – 12 per week
Benefits:
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Flexible schedule
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Paid time off
Schedule:
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After school
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Monday to Friday
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No weekends
Work Location: In person