Lead Teacher

Autism Career Training

Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Job type: Full-time

About the role

This position plays a vital role in fostering the growth, independence, and well-being of young adults with autism. The lead teacher is responsible for designing and delivering structured programming that supports skill development in the areas of independent living, pre-vocational training, behavioral regulation, and communication. Working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and other support staff, the lead teacher ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that honors each trainee’s abilities, dignity, and goals.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Trainee Care & Safety:

Promote the physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being of each trainee.
Encourage autonomy, independence, and choice-making across daily routines and structured activities.
Communicate regularly with SLPs, BCBAs, and other team members to ensure consistency and quality of care.

Teaching Responsibilities:

Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with trainee goals and program objectives.
Prepare learning materials and provide classroom structure to meet a variety of learning needs.
Create, maintain, and update individual service plans (ISPs) and documentation.
Lead effective communication with parents and caregivers, including phone calls, written updates, and meetings.
Collaborate daily with program staff to coordinate instruction, behavioral supports, and transitions.
Facilitate parent-teacher conferences
Provide instruction in independent living skills, pre-vocational tasks, and behavior management techniques.
Supervise and delegate responsibilities to co-teachers and support staff as needed.

Staff Member Responsibilities:

Represent ACT with professionalism, respect, and commitment both within the center and in the community.
Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Contribute positively to team culture and uphold organizational values through collaboration, flexibility, and a growth mindset.

About the Company

At Autism Career Training, our mission is to identify the abilities of our trainees and to transform those abilities into job skills desired by employees. We use therapy-based services and hands-on programs designed to prepare trainees for success in the workplace and in everyday pre-vocational skills.

About Autism Career Training

Provides vocational training and therapy for adults with autism.

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