What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autism Resource/Classroom Teacher (BEST Teacher) position at South Bend Community School?
Position Title : Autism Resource / Classroom Teacher
Salary Range : Contract Length :
Immediate Supervisor : Principal, Special Education Supervisor, Special Education Director
Basic Function :
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with school staff to meet the individual needs of students.
- Problem-solve with teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school staff
- Conduct small group and individual trainings to increase understanding of students specific needs and facilitate appropriate accommodations
- Work with School nurses, speech / language pathologists, related services professionals, parents, and outside agencies to provide a full range of services based on the students needs.
- Assist school psychologists in determining eligibility for special education services.
- Works with the CAT team to provide assistive technology, as needed.
- Facilitate the successful school experience of students with autism including :
- Transitions to new Schools
- Curriculum, instruction, and materials accommodations per students IEPS
- Organizational needs
- Communication needs
- Behavioral / social needs
- Sensory modality needs
- Transportation needs
- On with parents of students with autism :
- Provide autism information that is relevant to Students' needs
- Act as a liaison between home and School
- Provide written verbal progress reports as indicated by the IEP, (daily to quarterly)
- Provide direct interventions, as needed, for academics, social skills, and behavior.
- Develop IEPs for students on the assigned caseload to assure that all needed components of the IEP meet the needs of the student and are Article 7 compliant.
- Utilize available technology to increase student independence and engagement.
- Participate in staff development and professional growth opportunities.
- Participate in school-wide curriculum and assessment initiatives, as appropriate for individual students
Qualifications :
Physical Demands :
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technologies and office equipment, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling; bending at the waist; lifting; pushing; pulling and carrying equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read; prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.
