Part-Time Buffalo Adventure Guide at the Autism Center

The Villages Charter School Autism Center is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of students on the autism spectrum. The center supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development through a combination of individualized instruction, specialized programs, and targeted therapies provided by our highly trained staff. Through incorporating principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), students will receive the support they need in a nurturing educational environment focused on individualized learning and growth. The Villages Charter School Autism Center, LLC (TVCS AC) is a subsidiary of The Villages Charter School, Inc. which operates by a charter agreement approved by the Sumter County Board of Education and the Florida State Department of Education. Both The Villages Charter School (“VCS”) and The Villages Charter School Autism Center, LLC (TVCS AC) are Charter in the Workplace schools (see also School of Choice). Unlike traditional county schools, our enrollment criteria are based upon the place of employment of one of the parents/guardians rather than the geographic address of their home. It was founded and is provided funding by The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc. as a business partnership charter school primarily for the benefit of the children of employees of The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc. and those Business Partners who have in the past and continue to participate in the development of The Villages. The Autism Center is located on the Buffalo Ridge campus serving K-7 students, offering a comprehensive support system tailored to each child’s unique needs through a collaborative approach involving special educators, therapists, behavioral specialists, and families. **DESCRIPTION:** The Villages Charter School is accepting applications for a Buffalo Adventure Guide. Buffalo Adventures is the after-school program for students at The Villages Charter School Autism Center grades PreK through 7th. Salary commensurate with experience, starting at $15.75 per hour. **SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:** To provide support for a safe, nurturing, fun and rewarding experience for PreK-7th ESE students in accordance with the mission and goals of The Villages Charter School. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** The list of essential functions as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position and not necessarily descriptive of any one position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. - Use effective, positive interpersonal skills. - Provide direct, active supervision in a 1:5 ratio, as directed. - Prepare and distribute daily snacks for participating students. - Assist in the storage, disbursement and inventory of materials and supplies. - Lead student activities using the set guidelines while maintaining the safety and welfare of students in White Buffalo Adventures. - Safely transition students on the Autism Center campus between activities - Follow behavioral guidelines as set forth by The Autism Center’s BCBA, including de-escalation tactics as training through the use of CPI (Crisis Prevention) - Communicating with admin to ensure students meet after care guidelines - Work flexible hours necessary for the efficient operation of the program. - Utilize current telecommunications, as appropriate, to perform job functions and participate in training programs offered to increase telecommunication skill level, job proficiency, current trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility. - Communicate effectively through handheld devices. - Maintain a clean and orderly environment for students in all areas of use during White Buffalo Adventures. - Maintain confidentiality regarding student information. - Ability to recognize emergency situations i.e. injury and follow school protocol as described in the training guide. - Perform other related duties as ass…