Adheres to the facility, daily and school schedule. Prepares, in advance, for each class, implements and delivers daily lesson plans and activities for the purpose of delivering instructional curriculum related to subject area competencies, developing employable vocational technology skills, and/or leading to industry recognized certification. Designs lesson plans to follow the Target Teaching format, and collaborates with other staff to design and emphasize integrated activities for the purpose of developing academic skills appropriate for career paths. Communicates student behavioral and vocational progress and information to Case Management, Clinicians, School Office and direct care staff on a timely and consistent basis. Participates and contributes to the Professional Learning Community process by consistently communicating information, being prepared, and demonstrating behaviors that reflect continuous improvement and team work. Tracks student attendance. Maintains and provides student grades (weekly and exit) for the purpose of providing documentation of student progress. Adheres to school policies pertaining to grading, posting students' grades and quarterly reports. Responds to the questions and needs of the students who have a variety of ability levels. Develops, implements and maintains effective classroom management strategies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and secure, clean, positive and inviting learning environment. Conducts large and small group instruction as well as individual instruction when needed. Works collaboratively with Direct-care staff on implementing a "team" based program and maintains effective working relationships with other staff members to ensure accurate and timely communication of information, exchange of materials, ideas and instructional strategies. Maintains a three-day supply of emergency lesson plans that follow the clinical teaching format and define student learning objectives and evaluation procedures for the purpose of ensuring instructional continuity. Ensures the vocational building is maintained in a safe and orderly fashion. Develops operational procedures (i.e. shop safety, security, tool, etc.) and documents violations for the purpose of ensuring shop safety. Maintains a daily and monthly inventory of all supplies, materials and equipment to ensure all items are accounted for. Utilizes a safety data sheet when applicable. Handles the responsibility for all instruction, curriculum, tools, identification of Special Education students in each class, and levels of completion in compliance with city, county, state and federal law, licensing agency and Rite of Passage Rules and Regulations Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.