Special Education Teacher - ASD Job Grand Rapids area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 26-27 School Year Special Education Teacher - ASD multiple openings

Special Education Teacher – Autism Spectrum Disorder (multiple openings)

Location: Lincoln School

Classification: KIEA

Reports to and Evaluated By: Principal/Administrator of Lincoln School

Employment

Terms:

182 day position subject to all rules and regulations covering KIEA teachers

Positions Supervised: None

Broad Statement of Responsibilities

To provide structure and innovative instruction to students within the learning environment in order to meet all students’ needs. The work includes the use of evidence‑based assessment, instruction and intervention practices in the prevention, assessment, intervention, and program design efforts that are integrated within the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with all members of the school and program to provide specially designed instruction in the areas determined by students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

Duties

and Responsibilities

Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery.

Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Evaluate students’ skills in learning, behavior, and communication using formalized assessments.

Plan comprehensive educational program to develop academic, communication, social, and community skills for all students assigned to the class.

Develop individual instructional objectives for students based on assessment, Extended and/or Grade Level Content Expectations, and regularly update these objectives based on students’ skill acquisition.

Provide direct instruction for students with disabilities in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, social skills, and transition.

Collect, maintain, and analyze data relating to students’ acquisition of functional, community‑referenced skills.

Cooperate in planning curriculum and instructional programs with other instructional and support personnel to encourage integrated team services for the students.

Establish methods to utilize functional behavior assessment to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans within the classroom in accordance with district policies and center program procedures.

Keep daily anecdotal records of students.

Direct Instructional Support Specialists assigned to the program/classroom.

Develop timely and compliant IEP’s for eligible students.

Document and share student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions for all students on caseload.

Maintain an electronic log to document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.

Assessing, teaching, and modifying instruction and curricula for students with autism spectrum disorder related to all of the following:

Aligning and adapting the student’s program with the general education curriculum.
Adapting, accommodating, and modifying the general education curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments for students with autism spectrum disorder.
Employing current assessment instruments and approaches, intervention methodologies, strategies, and techniques that are appropriate for students with autism spectrum disorder, and consistently linking assessment outcomes to curriculum planning.
Collaborating with parents and service providers to support students with autism spectrum disorder.

Assessing students with autism spectrum disorder related to collecting indirect and direct data on academic, social, communication and behavioral functioning of students in order to develop reports and design, manage, and monitor interventions.

Perform all other duties as appropriate and determined by Principal/Administrator.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited university.

Special Education Certification with…