Job Description

Fun-loving, hardworking, compassionate people with a sincere heart for helping people with disabilities and their families should consider a position in our L.I.F.E. Academy as a Lead Teacher at Lauren’s Institute For Education.

At L.I.F.E., we take pride in our team approach.  By combining the educational backgrounds and expertise of ALL our staff, we are able to provide the best possible treatments and education for our consumers.  All members of our incredible team are valued for who they are and the impact they have on those they serve.


RATE: $44,000 - $79,000 Annually salary commensurate with experience and education. Excellent benefits package

Commitment Bonus of a range of $1000.00 - $2500.00 to be distributed 25% at 3 and 6 months and 50% after one year depending on the certification level of the applicant.  

As a Lead Teacher working with our students, you can expect a typical day to include:

  • Clinical Responsibilities:
    ·Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of eclectic approaches multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and   interests.
    ·Establish long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
    ·Utilize special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
    ·Modifies the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
    ·Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
    ·Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining successful classroom management as outlined by the Key’s to Behavior or in a formal behavior plan.
    ·Adhere to the L.I.F.E. Language policy by using Person First Language, You Can Language, Do Language, Varying Praise, Behavior Specific Praises, and utilizing Declarative   Language.
    ·Work with testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to assist with the determination of eligibility and the wellbeing of the student.
    ·Maintenance of accurate and complete student records.
    ·Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students and staff.
    ·Collaboration with other members of the treatment team.
    ·Pass all fidelity checklists at 80% or better.
  • Administrative Duties:
    ·Supervision and management of the Para staff job responsibilities.
    ·Ensures that the Para staff are following payroll/billing expectations and policies.
    ·Attend meetings.
    ·Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
    ·Adhere to deadlines regarding Academy policy and procedures as required and as directed.
    ·Identify the training needs of the classroom staff.
    ·Analyze information and by evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
    ·Communicate the needs of the classroom to the Academy Leadership Team with regards to supplies and or other needs.
    ·Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for the betterment of the Academy Students.
    ·Monitor students attendance and ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
    ·Assist in the new hire process and team selection.
    ·Write and deliver 30/60/90 day fidelity checklists, academy fidelity checklists, and the disciplinary process.
    ·Ensures that all incidents are recorded by the end of the day.
    ·Ensures all team members are complying with the overall mission, vision and goals of the organization as well as our organizational Pillars.
    ·Must be self-motivated, possess high energy, and have good moral character.
    ·Performs other related duties as assigned.
    ·Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner.

Unlike other schools, L.I.F.E. Academy maintains a low student-to-instructor ratio and has extensive support from specialty therapists and behavior analysts.

L.I.F.E. provides a robust benefits package, including:

  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Eight Days of PTO
  • Spring | Fall | Winter breaks
  • Summer Vacation
  • Classroom needs budget
  • Health | Vision | Dental
  • Wellness Program
  • 401K/Roth Retirement Plans
  • Performance and longevity bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee appreciation activities
  • This equates to an added 15%-20% in total compensation through potential benefits

Lauren’s Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center.

Our Mission: "Working together to empower people through extraordinary services for developmental disabilities."

Skills / Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Fingerprinting, fingerprint clearance and disclosure statement regarding criminal record signed by applicant
  • Provide three (3) references 
  • Current CPR and First aid certification (originals must be provided for copy and file)
  • Proof of training and proficiency in A.A.C. Title 6, Chapter 6,Article 9
  • No less than 3 months experience with children
  • Prevention and Support training; if specified. 
  • Evidence of successful completion of the Lauren’s Institute For Education orientation and/or training program.
  • Knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to carry out the requirements of the position.

Special Knowledge & Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows; clinical assessment and documentation; strong communication and presentation skills/ability to professionally promote direct support services.

Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and be aware of surroundings. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds; such as pushing children who utilize a wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Important Notes

Preferred experience working in special education settings.

Commitment Bonus of a range of $1000.00 - $2500.00 to be distributed 25% at 3 and 6 months and 50% after one year depending on the certification level of the applicant.