Special Education Teacher - Autism Specialty for the 2024-25 school year beginning August 14th. Optional immediate employment for our summer school program.

Position Summary: Provide specialized instruction in an individualized program at a private therapeutic day school for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Emphasis is on: enhancing social/communication skills, positive behavior intervention, developing academic and daily living skills, and increasing access to opportunities in the community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.

• Special Education Teaching Certificate.

• Experience teaching children with Autism preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and supervise students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and behavior management plans.

• Effectively work with a large team of professionals to coordinate services, assess abilities and problem solve behavioral strategies for students.

• Implement evidence-based strategies for students with Autism.

• Train staff in the use of student behavior management and effective instructional strategies for students with autism.

• Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress.

• Participate in staff development training that focuses on working with students with Autism.

• Must have no physical limitations. The candidate must be able to lift and be mobile.

• He/She must participate in the CPI model of physical restraint training.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of autism and proven skill in implementing evidence-based instruction and behavior management of students with autism.

• Knowledge of ABA principles and strategies.

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, strategies, testing, etc.

• Knowledge of the IEP process and effective goal writing.

• Knowledge of and skill in implementing differentiated instruction based on student data and need.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, administrators,

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff and outside therapists.

• Good organizational skills and flexibility.