Special Education Teacher - Autism Academic

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructs elementary middle or high school students with Autism in basic academic and living skills in one or more subjects such as English Mathematics Science Social Studies etc. May be designated according to subject matter/content specialty. Utilizes current strategies and theories to plan and implement lessons. This position reports to the Principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches students with Autism academic content and living skills. Prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to achievement level of student as specified in Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) while providing instruction in the general curriculum using grade level standards.

Prepares course outlines and objectives according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements. Observes evaluates and prepares reports on progress of students including reevaluation referrals and development of IEPs.

Coordinates instructional activities with other professionals including teachers speech therapist occupational therapists physical therapist mobility specialist and other professionals.

Assists students with special assistive devices including orthopedic devices needed for sitting walking or standing. Assists students in boarding and deboarding from the school bus when arriving at school or departing from school.

Conducts parent/teacher conferences to review students progress performance and behavior problems; works with parents/guardians to develop and provide an appropriate special education program to eligible students with disabilities. Participate in faculty and professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

All other duties as assigned and required in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in an appropriate education field preferably an area of Special Education or General Education with a teaching certificate in an area of Special Education.

A minimum of one 1 years teaching experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
High Functioning Autism Special Education General Curriculum & all five content areas (currently GACE Tests 081/082 087/088 P8 High School is Special Education General Curriculum and content specific.

Field(s)/Endorsement(s):

• SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL CURRICULUM (P12

Excellent classroom management required.

Applies recommends and implements technology to improve the effectiveness of school operations.

Normal classroom/school setting.

Must be able to stand and walk approximately seven 7 to seven and onehalf 7 hours per day. May require occasional travel to other school locations.

Moderate duty On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting standing or stooping.

Lifting or carrying 35lbs) unassisted assist with heavy lifting or carrying (up to 100 lbs..

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