Anticipated Middle School Autistic​/Life Skills Teacher

Autistic Support Teacher (K-12)

The Autistic Support teacher (K-12) provides specialized instruction to students with autism, using evidence-based strategies to support communication, social, behavioral and academic development. The teacher designs and implements individualized education programs (IEPs), adapts curriculum, and monitors student progress. The teacher collaborates with related service providers, staff, and families to create a structured, supportive learning environment that promotes independence and success.

Essential duties and responsibilities include creating a classroom and/or instructional environment that is attractive, safe, supportive, and conducive to the learning, communication, functional and sensory needs of students. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction including student communication. Provide research-based specialized instruction aligned with the foundations of ABA to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.

Teaches District approved curriculum. Strives by instruction and action to employ the District's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives, and performance expectations. Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and employs a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet the needs of students.

Employ various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals. Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement. Uses resources that will promote high levels of learning and student engagement in the classroom environment. Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction.

Assesses students' academic, social, functional and behavioral growth on a regular basis, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary or when directed by a supervisor. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the District Policy, Administrative Policy, and Pennsylvania law. Seeks the support of district specialists when concern regarding student progress arises.

Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and developing strategies to help problem solve. Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Establishes partnerships with the community as appropriate in support of the Autistic Support Program. Assist students with functional needs including but not limited to;

toileting, dressing, hygiene as per their IEP. Demonstrates professionalism and adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program. Coordinates and supports paraprofessionals in the classroom by providing daily schedule, student assignments, clear direction of instructional and program expectations, modeling instructional and behavioral strategies, and ensuring consistent implementation of student supports and behavior plans.

Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence). Assist with early intervention processes as appropriate including but not limited to IEP development, participation in meetings and classroom observations. Obtain and maintain crisis response certification through the program designated by administration. Collaborate with BCBA to develop and implement behavior plans including maintaining timely data collection.

Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Administration.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in teaching from an accredited…