SpEd Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher

Submitted: February 9 /
Closing: September 1

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FTE: 1.0

This position would be classified as a teacher on special assignment. Minnesota Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) special education licensure is required. The applicant must be highly organized, knowledgeable of all due process timelines and regulations, efficient at completing paperwork, and effective in communication with a variety of people. This person will be responsible for planning, organizing, and writing all K-12 special education evaluations and reevaluations for students with ASD and assist with the implementation of interventions.

The position may require other duties as assigned.

$44,500-$56,000

• Conduct assessments and testing for the purpose of identifying the need for special education services for students with ASD.
• Collect background information from staff regarding data for ASD evaluations.
• Conduct special education ASD evaluations and reevaluations.
• Summarize parent reporting.
• Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Serve as a ready resource to students and parents to provide support that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self‑understanding, and behavioral management.
• Conduct academic testing and assessments specific to area of expertise.
• Partner/collaborate with Student Success Team, child study team, MTSS team and 504 team; position does not implement interventions directly.
• Provide direct instruction based on evidence‑based practices.
• Review medical findings.
• Write comprehensive summaries.
• Plan the re‑evaluation student list yearly.
• Co‑plan the IEP meeting schedule to align with evaluations.
• Communicate with special education teachers and general education teachers regarding newly qualified students and evaluations status of students.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with ASD.
• Support general education teachers in the implementation of IEP/Behavior plans.
• Provide general education teachers with instructional strategies for students with ASD.
• Provide professional expertise and assistance to individuals, other district staff and the community concerning areas of instructional expertise/knowledge on the area of ASD.
• Support special education teachers on programming and strategies for students who meet criteria for ASD.
• Attend training sessions, conferences, seminars, district and departmental meetings.
• Keep abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota Autism Spectrum Disorder Special Education license.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in special education.
• Fluent in English.

Preferences:

• International Baccalaureate experience preferred.
• Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency preferred, but not a must.

• Travel:
  Teachers are provided opportunities to participate in training provided in the Twin Cities, across the U.S., and sometimes internationally in the areas of Language Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Responsive Classroom or Developmental Designs. Occasional travel is required.
• Work in a diverse culture:
  Many of our teachers were born in Mandarin and Spanish speaking countries. Nearly all have traveled extensively, with the large majority having lived in a Mandarin or Spanish speaking country for at least a semester.
• Social functions:
  We usually start the school year with an overnight staff retreat in August, and have a January staff party with guests as well. Each Friday, various staff members offer well‑attended gatherings around sports or exercise, including volleyball, football (soccer), kettle bells, or Zumba. Other social activities abound.
• Professional Development:
  Lakes International provides professional development for new staff depending on needs and interest, but always…