Sunrise School: Secondary Autistic Support Special Education Teacher
Sunrise School: Secondary Autistic Support Special Education Teacher
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$ 48510 - 48760
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Job Description
Job Title: Autistic Support Teacher
Position Summary:
Responsible for the planning and implementation of program instructional services provided to students in public schools and or special education center based programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Valid PA certification in Special Education required.
- Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators staff parents students business and educational partners and the general public.
3. Trained in TEACH techniques.
4. Knowledge and understanding of Autism with relation to communication and social barriers.
5. Ability to recognize distress/need in a student who is non-verbal.
6. Ability to modify curriculum materials including core curriculum and prevocational curriculum.
7. Strong working knowledge of behavior management principles.
8. Ability to use de-escalation techniques to control aggressive situations and achieve a positive outcome.
- Ability to interpret a Functional Behavior Assessment and develop a Positive Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Ability to use data collection strategies and data analysis and interpretation to monitor BIP.
11. Ability to create an educational environment within the room that is reflective of the educational process Excellent organizational skills initiative and an ability to work with limited supervision.
12. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
13. Self-motivator independent cooperative flexible creative and responsible.
14. Ability and experience in working as a member of a team.
15. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word PowerPoint Access Excel and Outlook and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
- Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-12 required.
- Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators staff parents students business and educational partners and the general public.
3. Trained in TEACH techniques.
4. Knowledge and understanding of Autism with relation to communication and social barriers.
5. Ability to recognize distress/need in a student who is non-verbal.
6. Ability to modify curriculum materials including core curriculum and prevocational curriculum.
7. Strong working knowledge of behavior management principles.
8. Ability to use de-escalation techniques to control aggressive situations and achieve a positive outcome.
- Ability to interpret a Functional Behavior Assessment and develop a Positive Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Ability to use data collection strategies and data analysis and interpretation to monitor BIP.
11. Ability to create an educational environment within the room that is reflective of the educational process Excellent organizational skills initiative and an ability to work with limited supervision.
12. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
13. Self-motivator independent cooperative flexible creative and responsible.
14. Ability and experience in working as a member of a team.
15. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word PowerPoint Access Excel and Outlook and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
Additional Requirements:
1. Current Act 114 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting carrying pushing pulling 35 pounds
3. Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers.
6. Hearing clearly
7. Adequate vision to perform duties.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal
Department: Special Education and Pupil Services
Position Schedule: August to June 190 days
Salary: AIUEA Salary Scale (Step 1 $48510.00-$48760.00)
Benefits: Per AIUEA Benefit Guide
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religion sex sexual orientation age handicap or limited English proficiency in its educational programs services facilities activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable federal or state statute.
Employment Type
Full Time
