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  Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to join a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an environment where children thrive?  At Pediatrics Plus, we work to empower children to conquer their world.   Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment.  Join us as a Classroom Lead Teacher !  The Classroom Lead Teacher is responsible for the classroom which includes assessing children, ensuring treatment plans are carried out, and supervising the Classroom Teaching Assistants.     Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus: Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Retirement plan with company matching Company Discounts & Incentives Company-provided Paid Training & Professional Development Continuing education opportunities Cutting edge classroom structures & curriculum State of the Art Facilities & Technology   Pediatrics Plus provides all of the necessary training to start your career as a Classroom Lead Teacher, as well as opportunities to grow with us through professional development. Our training program will provide all the tools you need to be successful as you learn to engage and instruct children in our developmental preschool(s).   What you will do : Our ideal candidate is someone who is excited to learn and is passionate about helping children in a fun, engaging, and collaborative manner. Manage all aspects of the classroom  Assess each EIDT child in his/her classroom using the proper assessment tool  Assist in the development of each child’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) Review the ITP and makes suggestions of changes to the Curriculum Coordinator Ensure that the ITP is implemented to maximize the treatment of the children served Refer children for additional clinical services as needed (i.e., nutritional, medical, therapy and behavioral issues), in collaboration with the director and any other appropriate administrative staff  Ensure that required reports are updated, completed and turned in on time Ensure the completion of classroom billing via deTASO Maintain classroom supplies  Ensure that visual supervision of the children is maintained at all times  Ensure a positive emotional climate for the children by showing respect to children and adults through a willingness to help others, by maintaining harmonious interpersonal relations and through use of appropriate and approved discipline techniques  Maintain an environment conducive to preventative discipline  Speak in a well modulated, pleasant and caring voice to children, parents and staff  Attend and actively participates in job-related center functions  Represent the program to parents, visitors and the public in a positive way  Ensure that a clean, safe, healthy and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that children are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day  During periods of physical activity, ensures that active involvement is maintained with children to promote gross and fine motor development Immediately report any information regarding health and safety concerns to the Assistant Director or Nurse  Complete required hours of relevant and approved in-service trainings per fiscal year  Is familiar with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as those requirements set forth by regulatory agencies, including EIDT, AR Child Care Licen