Proficio Speech Therapy Group, Inc.
Website:
proficiotherapy.com
Job details:
At Proficio, our mission is to “Progressively impact the lives of children and the communities we serve, locally and globally" through our exceptional therapeutic and behavioral health services. The culture of our organization is embodied in our core values:
Compassion, Integrity, Diversity, and Servant Leadership.
Proficio is a socially conscious employer and our purpose and work culture outlines and firmly reiterates our commitment toward equality and diversity. Besides having an inclusive workforce with equitable representation and fair play field of opportunities, we also pride ourselves on our outreach programs and diversity-centric initiatives. The core principle behind our success is to build strong relationships based on mutual trust, credibility, and respect. Our relentless pursuit is to create a meaningful impact on people's lives by synergizing our competence, skills, experience, assets and unwavering dedication to our work.
Job Summary
The Shadow Teacher provides one-to-one support to a student who requires additional academic, behavioural, social, or emotional assistance in a mainstream school environment. The role is to help the student participate independently in classroom activities while working closely with teachers, parents, and the school’s special education team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual support to the assigned student during classroom activities, transitions, and school routines.
- Help the student understand and follow classroom instructions.
- Support attention, concentration, communication, social interaction, and classroom participation.
- Assist the student in completing academic tasks while encouraging independence rather than doing the work for them.
- Support appropriate behaviour and help the student develop self-regulation and coping strategies.
- Modify or simplify instructions and learning activities when advised by the class teacher or special educator.
- Encourage positive peer interaction and inclusion in group activities.
- Accompany and support the student during assemblies, lunch, activities, field trips, and other school events when required.
- Maintain brief records of the student's progress, challenges, and observations.
- Communicate regularly with the class teacher and special educator regarding the student's needs and progress.
- Participate in meetings with parents and the school's support team when required.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding the student and family.
- Follow all school policies, safeguarding procedures, and professional boundaries.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
- Certification or training in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, Behaviour Management, or Inclusive Education is an advantage.
- Previous experience working with children with additional learning or developmental needs is preferred.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, emotional maturity, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, counsellors, and special educators.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Basic knowledge of child development and inclusive classroom practices.
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting children with conditions or learning needs such as:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
- Speech and language difficulties
- Developmental delays
- Behavioural or emotional difficulties
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