Social Skills Teacher (part time)

About the role

• The Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia seeks an experienced candidate to be our Part Time Social Skills Teacher for school-aged children who would benefit from learning appropriate social interactions during cooperative play and in all social environments. Geared towards children with Level 1 Autism, ADHD, developmental delay, and/or related social communication disorders.

What you'll do

• Social Skills curriculum typically includes but is not limited to: Turn-taking ● Cooperative play ● Sharing ● Winning/losing ● Coping strategies ● Emotional regulation ● Friendship building ● Conversation skills
• Run classes on Sundays and one workday afternoon

Essential Position Duties:

• Writing and facilitating the curriculum for a group of 5-10 children

• Lead and manage support staff in helping to facilitate lessons

• Managing feedback forms and communication with parents

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a master's degree with two or more years of successful experience as a Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, SLP, or LCSW.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, can plan and work independently as well as collaboratively in a flexible environment.

• Possess a good sense of humor, a passion for children, and knowledge and experience in social skills curriculum, including Social Thinking, We Thinkers, Unstuck and On Target, and/or related curriculum in addition to experience with recreation-based social activities.

• Must be creative, patient, and comfortable managing challenging behaviors.