What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 24-25 Autism Interventionist (pool) position at Savannah-Chatham County Schools?
PRIMARY FUNCTION : This position is responsible for providing district-wide support, training, and expertise in the development and implementation of services for children with autism. The Autism Interventionist will develop and implement programs to remediate behavioral and social problems for autistic students and serve as a consultant to school personnel and parents of these students. This position will assist in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans for autistic students, as part of a team.
REPORTS TO : Program Manager, Exceptional Children
SALARY SCHEDULE : Teacher
WORK DAYS : 190
REQUIREMENTS :
- Education Level : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Preferred : Advanced degree(s)
- Experience, Skill and Certification : Valid Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field Special Education Adapted Curriculum.
- Additional Requirements
- At least three years experience in working with individuals with autism
- Knowledge related to the evaluation of individuals with autism
- Knowledge related to the development and implementation of services and programming for children with autism
- Valid Georgia Driver's License
- Ability to travel daily to more than one location
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Terms of Employment : Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 190 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification an allowable experience.
Non-Essential Responsibilities
A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if :
Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition.
Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered "non-essential" in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an "individual case" basis.
Physical and Sensory Demands
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.
CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.
