Special Education Teacher of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Grade Levels

Job Description

The Special Education Teacher of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) provides an optimal learning environment for learners who require specialized teaching and supports designed for Autism Spectrum Disorders to increase the academic, behavioral, communication, and social skills of the learners on their caseload. The Special Education Teacher (ASD) will develop and implement district‑approved curriculum, document student progress through daily and weekly data collection to make data‑based decisions about the effectiveness of teaching and behavioral strategies.

The Special Education Teacher (ASD) will address students' specific needs through multiple and diverse academic and behavioral supports or strategies and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This is a Licensed 10‑month, 195‑day Teacher position, reporting to the School Principal.

• Education
  : A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses
  :
  Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or Post Graduate License, with an endorsement in Special Education K-12 (General Curriculum, Adaptive Curriculum) required, or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate Special Education endorsement upon hiring.
• Additional Qualifications
  • Position requires experience and/or additional certification or training in the direct instruction of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Skill and ability to incorporate recommendations from division specialists for individual student needs in the classroom.
  • Knowledge of child development, the impact of characteristics of ASD on development and learning with special emphasis on language, communication and cognitive development.
  • Ability to develop and implement individualized instructional and behavior plans and behavioral management techniques.
  • Formal training or certification in ABA is highly desired (BCBA supervision may be provided).

• Specialized experience for this position includes experience working with learners with autism spectrum disorders in an educational environment; conducting formal and informal assessments using curriculum‑based tools or progress monitoring measures; collecting data for academic, behavioral, communication, and social skills and graphically displaying data; developing individualized reinforcement systems for a variety of learners and supporting learners in inclusive educational environments for the purpose of generalizing skills across settings.

• Adapt general education curriculum or implements alternative reading/math programs for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials to meet their educational needs.
• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, communication, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, related service providers, other school personnel, families, and a variety of community agencies for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, social, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) using consistent data collection for the purpose of providing feedback to students, families, and administration.
• Implement instruction in communication and social skill development at the instructional level of the students for the purpose of enhancing peer relationships and collaborative participation in the general education classroom.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment using the principles of positive reinforcement and consistent implementation of behavioral techniques.
• Instruct students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing skill…