SUMMARY: Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for achieving learning outcomes for students with significant communication, cognitive, and/or social/behavioral needs, based on the requirements of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). Will utilize evidence-based best practice and rely on frequent progress monitoring for programming adjustments. The ASD teacher will take a leadership role in collaboratively problem solving interventions for students. An essential part of this position is to effectively organize and coordinate the responsibilities of multiple adults in the educational environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Understand, interpret, and implement educational assessments and prescriptive and data driven instruction relying on frequent progress monitoring for adjustments.
Implement evidence-based best practice, including multiple methodologies, individualized for students with significant needs autism.
Develop appropriate plans and materials for effective instruction in multiple educational settings.
Develop and implement positive behavior support plans and facilitates the use of alternative communication systems.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Is aware of requirements of IDEIA and conduct IEP meetings accordingly.
Comply with Exceptional Student Services and District policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
Organize and supervise multiple adult responsibilities within the classroom.
Maintain positive communication and relationships with general education teachers, school staff, and parents.
Create a safe environment for students that ensures quality instruction and quantifiable student progress.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Hold a valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist. Must meet elementary education qualification, which could include an endorsement, degree in the content area, or Colorado State Board of Education approved content exam..
EXPERIENCE: Can provide evidence of supervision and leadership of multiple adults. Has prior experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum in an educational setting. Has a working knowledge of and/or experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis. Has a working knowledge of and/or experience with modified benchmarks and access Skills. Training emphasis in LD/PC preferred.
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.