Educational Facilitator

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Position Overview
Bright Sparks Academy is seeking a passionate and dynamic Educational Facilitator to join our specialized educational team. This role functions similarly to a classroom teacher within a small private school embedded in a clinical setting, serving students with diverse learning, developmental, behavioral, and special education needs.

Educational Facilitators provide individualized and small-group instruction, adapt curriculum to meet student needs, collaborate closely with clinical and educational teams, and create a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

With a small student-to-staff ratio (approximately 8:1), this role offers the opportunity to deliver highly individualized instruction while working within a collaborative therapeutic school model.

Ideal Candidate Traits
We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and student-centered

• Creative and flexible in instructional approach

• Organized, self-directed, and dependable

• Able to lead a classroom while collaborating as part of a team

• Comfortable balancing academics, behavior support, and individualized student needs

• Passionate about supporting students with varied abilities

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Classroom Leadership

• Deliver engaging whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction aligned with curriculum, academic readiness, IEP/individualized goals, and student support needs

• Plan, prepare, and implement daily lessons, learning materials, and classroom activities

• Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum based on each student’s learning profile and support plan

• Lead classroom routines including academics, centers/stations, teacher table instruction, enrichment, recess/gym, and transition activities

• Foster a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment that supports student growth and engagement

• Implement behavior support strategies and proactively manage challenging behaviors while maintaining classroom instruction

• Support development of communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and functional skills within the school day

Student Support & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with clinical staff, RBTs/technicians, related service providers, and families to support student success

• Integrate educational instruction with therapeutic and behavioral goals where appropriate

• Support students during transitions throughout the day and assist with after-school transition support as needed

• Provide regular communication and updates to families regarding student progress

• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration to problem-solve student needs and support individualized programming

Data, Assessment & Documentation

• Maintain daily student data related to academics, behavior, and progress monitoring

• Assess student work and adjust instruction based on data and performance

• Complete progress notes, classroom documentation, and written communication logs as required

• Use data-informed decision making to support instructional planning

• Maintain organization of classroom records, materials, and student documentation

Team Participation & Professional Expectations

• Attend weekly meetings, trainings, staff development, and after-school professional responsibilities as required

• Participate in curriculum training and ongoing professional development

• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, preparedness, and leadership in the classroom

• Adhere to company policies, confidentiality standards, HIPAA requirements, and core values

• Support a collaborative culture focused on quality care and educational excellence

Qualifications Required

• Background in Special Education, Education, ABA Therapy, Child Development, or related field

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)

• Experience working with children with autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, or diverse learning needs

• Strong classroom management and instructional skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to work full-time school hours (approximately 7:45 AM–3:45 PM)

• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, which may include standing, moving actively with students, assisting with transitions, lifting, running, and crisis response support as trained

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, ABA, or related field

• Classroom teaching experience, especially in special education or therapeutic school settings

• Experience with individualized instruction and data collection

Schedule
    Monday–Friday
    Typical hours: 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM
    Includes planning time, instructional hours, meetings, and student transition support
    School-year schedule with holiday breaks (optional clinic hours may be available during school breaks)

Why Join Bright Sparks Academy?

At Bright Sparks Academy, we blend specialized education and clinical collaboration to create meaningful outcomes for students. Our Educational Facilitators play a vital role in shaping individualized learning experiences in a highly supportive environment.

Our Core Values — S.P.A.R.K.S.

    Support – Building strong partnerships with families, students, and the community
    Passion – Making a difference every day
    Accountability – Doing what’s right and following through
    Respect – Treating everyone with dignity and compassion
    Knowledge – Inspiring growth through evidence-based practices
    Steadfast – Providing consistency in action and care

Apply Today

If you are passionate about specialized education, individualized instruction, and making an impact in the lives of students with unique learning needs, we encourage you to apply.