Autism Inclusion Support Teacher (Prek-3)

Position:AutismInclusion Support Teacher (PreK-3)

Campus: Calder Road Elementary School

Wage/Hour Status:Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s):Campus Principal

Pay Grade:Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed:Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Act as the case manager for students with Autismwho are mainstreamed in the general education classroom
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students in the school environment and community
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment while utilizing effective and evidence-based approaches to meet the unique needs of students with Autism
• Provide instruction and accommodate lessons strategies and methods to meet the needs of students with autism

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required general education and special education endorsements for assignments
• Demonstrated instructional competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to work in a flexible and cooperative manner with co-workers supervisors and students
• Grade level understanding of math writing and reading
• Basic computer skills
• Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Monitor student performance and progress
• Data collection in accordance with their IEP or BIP goals
• Support the student inside and outside the classroom during transitions unstructured times and school activities
• Develop and implementinstruction for students
• Work with general education teachers to develop strategies and alternative methods of instruction to support students in the classroom
• All other duties as assigned
• Advocate for students
• Consistent communication with parents teachers and administrators
• Make decisions based on the best interests of each student
• Mentor and support students with emotional and/or behavioral concerns
• Teach and practice social skills

ARD Committee Meetings:

• Develop and write adaptive behavior/social skills IEP goals for Annual ARD
• Develop and write a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
• Update IEP goals every nine weeks and before Annual ARD
• Complete the Autism Supplement
• Collaborate with general education teachers regarding student performance and needs

Managing Paraprofessionals:

• Provide a schedule for paraprofessionals who will work with students with Autism to follow
• Provide guidance and direction for paraprofessionals

Professional Development and Interactions:

• Participate in multiple staff development trainings that focus on working with students who have Autism
• Provide assistance for the training of other personnel
• Actively participate in faculty and grade-level/department meetings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing stooping bending kneeling pushing and pulling
• Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom or adaptive equipment
• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint and assist non-ambulatory students
• Walk a minimum of three miles daily

Required Experience:

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