Social Skills Teacher (part time)

About Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (Pozez JCC), located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a nonprofit, social service organization that builds community and enriches lives. The Pozez JCC is a community connector, offering a variety of programs and services on the main campus, online and throughout Northern Virginia through its many partnerships. Quality programs and experiences, based on Jewish values, include early childhood education, after-school & day camps, social programs for families raising young children, J-Fit health & aquatics activities, adult learning and cultural programs, inclusion and disabilities services, community impact through volunteerism, and more. Programs are open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

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.