SPED Teacher, Autism Support

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Provide students who have been identified with Autism with the appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Major Responsibilities

     Instructional Management

     1.  Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

     2.  Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD

          Committee process for each student assigned.

     3. Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of

         preparation as required.

     4. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.

     5. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board

         policies, administrative regulations.

     6. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the

         student groups involved.

     7. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional

         goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.

     8. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).

     9. Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.

    10. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

    11. Provide classroom support to teachers working with students with autism and related disorders.

    Student Growth and Development

    12. Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.

    13. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress required.

    14. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

    15. Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor

          outside activities approved by the school.

    16. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

     School/Organization Climate

   17. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and

         interests of students.

   18.  Provide demonstrations of teaching and modeling of effective practices in teaching autistic students.

   19.  Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies,

          administrative regulations, and students’ IEP.

   20. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

   21.  Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.

   22.  Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.

     School/Organization Improvement   

   23. Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.

   24. Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.

     Personnel Management

   25. Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.

     Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

   26. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

     School/Community Relations

   27. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.

   28. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

   29. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

     Professional Growth and Development

   30. Participate in the district professional development program.

   31. Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.

   32. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards

         and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.

     Policy Implementation

    33. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for

          teachers.

    34. Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents

          required.

    35. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

     Other Duties

    36. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable

Qualification Requirements

Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher

Certification Program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 adaptive equipment.  May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students.  Exposure to biological hazards. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.  

Physical Demands

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 will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance.  Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  Regular attendance required. Ability to complete and utilize physical intervention training. 

Equipment used

Telephone

Computer and printer

Calculator

Copy Machine, Scanner, Google Programs, Virtual Meeting Platforms

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.