Description
Position: Middle School Teacher - Special Education ASD
Location: John Page Middle School
Pay Rate: At the appropriate step on the Teachers' Salary Schedule
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or enrollment in an approved teaching preparation program
- Possess an endorsement in Autism or willing to pursue education to obtain endorsement
- Additional training and expertise with emotional and pervasive developmental disorders preferred
- Demonstrated familiarity with the development and use of accommodations, instructional strategies, and assessment procedures for students with disabilities
- Willingness to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques
- Background in child development with special emphasis on language, communication, and cognitive development
- Understanding of behavioral intervention techniques
- Ability to plan and implement an Essential Elements based curriculum
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Prior experience working with students with autism preferred
- With NCI/CPI training, can implement emergency seclusion and restraint procedures
- Proficiency in Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) and online sourcing tools with functional knowledge of internet use for search platforms
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Ability to withstand the strain of teaching
- Must be reliable and punctual with excellent work-related attendance record
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable
Responsibilities:
- Provides effective individualized instruction to address the academic, social, behavioral and physical needs of students with Autism
- Facilitate student progress toward meeting the Extended Grade Level Standards
- Provide personal care support to students, as needed
- Participate in the evaluation of students and development of individual educational plans for students, and delivery of specialized instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder
- Maintain classroom lesson plans and student records for attendance, performance, and progress on IEP goals and objectives
- Maintain regular, positive communication with parents, administration, ancillary staff, and general education staff regarding caseload students
- Participate in a trans-disciplinary service delivery model with related service providers, such as Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language service providers, Physical Therapists, Psychologist, and School Social Workers
- Provide service and maintain records including Medicaid billing according to compliance standards established for the district, state, and federal rules, regulations, and procedures
- Provide necessary support, communication, direction, and feedback to assigned paraprofessional staff
- Work cooperatively with administration, multidisciplinary team, general and special education colleagues, families, and agencies to provide positive behavior support for assigned students
- Provide assessment and instruction and maintain records to meet quality and compliance standards established for district, state, and federal rules, regulations, and procedures
- Conduct IEPs, ensure accommodations are complied with, and ensure REED, MET, and IEP timelines are followed
- Help develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans
- Continue professional development through membership in organizations, conference and workshop attendance, and/or university coursework
- Establish and maintain a safe, orderly, structured classroom
- Ensure student safety and the safety of others by implementing approved Positive
- Behavior Support methods and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies when dealing with inappropriate behaviors
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Such alternatives to the above responsibilities as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable
This position is classified as Exempt
Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.
Ability to withstand the strains and successfully manage the responsibilities of the position.
Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.
All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.
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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.
It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.