SPED Teacher - Autism Specialist

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Job Posting Title

SPED Teacher - Autism Specialist

Job Description

Possesses the knowledge, skills, and passion to consult and problem solve with staff, students and families. Knowledgeable of evidenced-based, differentiated, and innovative instruction that will support academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, and positive behavior for learning. Works as a member of the multidisciplinary district Autism Team under the guidance of the Autism Team Lead and the District Special Education Department. Provides professional development, training, and coaching to district staff that serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Collaborates with other autism team members, other special education teams, and district special education leadership. Related service (MH/ Special Education/ BCBA) Autism Team members have a strong understanding of current assessments, interpretation and report writing as it relates to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Possesses demonstrated leadership and knowledge of current interventions as they relate to their specific field of study.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting; occasional bending, squatting, or standing
• Requires travel around district using personal vehicle
  
  

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Provide training to school teams to improve students’ social skills.
• Provide professional development, training, and coaching to district staff.
• Communicate effectively with parents and school personnel.
• Support school teams to implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals with special education students.
• Support school teams to complete Functional Behavior Assessments and implement behavioral management plan(s).
• Train and coach school teams on techniques of Applied Behavioral Analysis, structured teaching and task analysis in the educational setting to children with Autism Spectrum disorder.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Consult and collaborate with special education team regarding program planning and implementation.
• Perform daily data collection, maintain student records and complete required paperwork.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
  
  

Certifications

Special Education Generalist license - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Special Education

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Prairie Crossing Elementary

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

185 Work Days

Full Salary Range

$61,535.00 USD - $128,547.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility

Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
  
  

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

June 4, 2025