Employment Opportunities

Application Process

1. Send resume to Erika.merriman@oasisnc.org

2. Complete and submit application and references

*** We will call potential applicants to schedule an interview after reviewing your resume, application, and references. ***

3. Interview with staff

4. Observe school 1 day

5. Working interview (spend at least 2 days in desired position)

SEAA Classroom Teacher: Available 

Description:

Pay: $36,000+/year (depending on experience)
Hours: 8am-3pm (plus 1 hr staff meeting/wk)
Benefits: Not offered at this time
Job Summary:  Provides instruction and support for children with autism spectrum disorder in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and social communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills):

1. Undergraduate/Masters Degree in Special Education and/or Elementary Education
2. License in Special Education
3. 3+ years of experience teaching children with autism
4. Pass a criminal background check
5. CPR Certified
6. Must be fun, upbeat, energetic, creative, caring, and take initiative!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensures child’s physical safety.
2. Provides instruction and support for children with autism spectrum disorder.
3. Uses curriculum and methodologies/strategies as outlined by OASIS NC staff to teach variety of skill types such play, communication, self-help.
4. Promotes student morale through positive and effective communications.
5. Recognizes issues/questions
6. Helps with care and organization of  teaching materials/supplies/toys/reinforcers.
7. Stays current on the latest research and interventions related to autism spectrum disorders.
8. Provide direct services as needed to special needs students
9. Obtain present levels/baselines
10. Review and print monthly online school snapshot of progress for each student and submit to OASIS NC office for student file
11. Turn in notes from e-mails and calls at the end of the month to office and e-mail them to director.
12. Schedule and facilitate parent meetings
13. Test students as necessary during state testing
14. Maintain attendance records
15. Attend all OASIS NC professional developments
16. Follow up on concerns with teacher and/ or parent as noted on teacher monthly progress form
17. Complete Progress Reports for each student
18. Maintain office hours as indicated by OASIS NC Director
19. Respond as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher and admin inquiries via phone and/or e-mail during regular work week
20. Able to have fun and PLAY!

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to sit on floor on ground and move easily in this capacity
2. Must be able to lift small children
3. Must be able to teach and assist with toileting skills
4. Must be able to perform the following gross motor activities easily:

• Climbing (e.g. upon playground equipment)
• Bending over (e.g. to assist child with writing)
• Squatting (e.g. to assist child putting on shoes)
• Running (e.g. running through a sprinkler with a child)
• Carrying (e.g. teaching materials, toys, art supplies

Teacher Assistant: Not Available

Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-3pm
Pay: Depends on experience
Benefits: Not available at this time
Job Summary:  Provide supplemental instruction and support for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensures child’s physical safety.
2. Provides instruction and support for children with autism spectrum disorder.
3. Uses curriculum and methodologies/strategies as outlined by OASIS NC staff to teach variety of skill types such play, communication, self-help.
4. Promotes student morale through positive and effective communications.
5. Recognizes issues/questions to bring to the teacher’s attention.
6. Helps with care and organization of  teaching materials/supplies/toys/reinforcers.
7. Attends and contributes to team meetings.
8. Able to serve as group instruction teacher.
9. Stays current on the latest research and interventions related to autism spectrum disorders.
10. Able to have fun and PLAY!

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to sit on floor on ground and move easily in this capacity
2. Must be able to lift small children
3. Must be able to teach and assist with toileting skills
4. Must be able to perform the following gross motor activities easily:

• Climbing (e.g. upon playground equipment)
• Bending over (e.g. to assist child with writing)
• Squatting (e.g. to assist child putting on shoes)
• Running (e.g. running through a sprinkler with a child)
• Carrying (e.g. teaching materials, toys, art supplies)

Thank you!