Autism Career Training
Co-Teacher
Franklin, TN
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Full time
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The Co-Teacher plays a key role in fostering the growth, independence, and well-being of young adults with autism. Working closely with the Lead Teacher, the Co-Teacher helps deliver structured programming across a variety of life-skill domains, including independent living, communication, pre-vocational training, and behavioral regulation. With direction from the Lead Teacher, the Co-Teacher contributes to lesson execution, materials preparation, trainee engagement, and family communication to ensure a safe and supportive classroom environment that honors each trainee’s abilities, dignity, and goals.
About Autism Career Training
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.
Description
Trainee Support & Safety
- Promote the physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being of each trainee.
- Encourage autonomy, independence, and appropriate choice-making throughout the day.
- Support structured routines and activities that reflect individualized trainee goals with guidance from the lead teacher.
- Supervise and assist trainees during all program activities, including transitions.
Instruction & Collaboration
- Collaborate daily with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement the classroom schedule.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials aligned with trainee goals and learning styles.
- Support the creation and implementation of individualized support plans and goals.
- Lead classroom routines and instruction in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
- Assist in group management and splitting the classroom into appropriate groups for skill-building activities.
Family & Team Communication
- Send out end-of-day communication to parents/caregivers summarizing trainee progress and events.
- Share classroom or trainee concerns with the lead teacher
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.