Description
Position: Special Education Center Based Teacher-ASD
Compensation: At the appropriate step on the Teachers' Salary Schedule
Plus $7,500 Annual Stipend
Basic Function: Deliver instruction to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, in accordance with the Individualized Education Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or enrollment in an approved teaching preparation program
- A current Special Education endorsement in any of the following areas cognitive impairment, emotional impairment, specific learning disability, or Autism preferred
- 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 with students with autism preferred
- With training, is able to implement emergency seclusion and restraint procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Ability to withstand the strain of the position
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable
Responsibilities:
- Provides effective individualized instruction and services to address the academic, social and physical needs to post-secondary level students with significant developmental disabilities as well as behavioral and/or medical concerns.
- Facilitate student progress in the transition focused functional curriculum
- Provide opportunities for students to apply life skills during community based instruction outings.
- Establish and maintain a safe, orderly structured classroom
- Work cooperatively with administration, multidisciplinary team, education colleagues, families and agencies to provide appropriate services for assigned students
- Assure student safety and safety of others by implementing only approved Positive Behavior Support methods and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques to address behavioral issues as required
- Provide service and maintain records including Medicaid billing according to compliance standards established for the district, state and federal rules, regulations and procedures
- Coordinate necessary meetings and paperwork including METs and IEPs for caseload students, ensure accommodations are complied with and all timelines are attained
- Assume a leadership role in directing the activities of paraprofessional staff by providing necessary support, communication, direction and feedback
- Maintain regular, positive communication with parents and Lamphere Center 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 information to parents regarding appropriate community agencies and resources
- Continue professional development through membership in organizations, conference and workshop attendance, and/or university course work
- Such alternatives to the above responsibilities as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable
This position is classified as Exempt (or Nonexempt)
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.
Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave (teacher positions only)
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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.