Elementary Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher; FTE Con

Elementary Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teacher's certificate with endorsement in Special Education
• Endorsement in Special Education
• Satisfactory evaluations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous experience working in a multicultural setting
• Experience and/or training with computer technology and ability to assist students with computer operations
• Effectively communicates and develops relationship with students, teachers, administrators, parents and public.
• Able to work with interruptions while balancing daily responsibilities.
• Ability to de-escalate students when necessary.
• Evidence of ability to be a self-starter and proactive.
• Able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
• Willing to become first-aid certified if required.
• Willing to become CPI trained.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction to students with Autism.
• Prepare instructional materials for K-5
• Participate in staff in-service training, meetings, activities and Make Your Day behavior model.
• Maintain records as necessary for efficient procedures and evaluation.
• Maintain professionalism by being confidential with all school-related information.
• Assist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate in and around the building.
• Accomplish all tasks in a professional manner. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior.
• Use Make Your Day when appropriate and trauma informed practices.
• Strive to be student trauma (ACES) informed.
• Use the both push-in model and pull-out model when necessary.
• Create schedules for students K-5 to be in Tier ll classroom and provide necessary support when students are in gen. ed. classrooms.
• Work with teachers who will have the Tier ll students in their classroom.
• Provide training and support for para educators to ensure students are learning academics while teaching behavioral/social skills.
• Observe students in the classroom setting to look for triggers, opportunities to self-regulate, etc.
• Willing to do home visits.
• Interact with people and speak in a manner that reflects community standards of politeness, civility and human sensitivity.
• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.

Job Description:

• Prepare lessons and provide instruction using direct instruction materials and other appropriate intervention techniques k-5.
• Provide an effective program of instruction in accordance with curriculum and consistent with physical limitations of the location provided and needs and capabilities of individual or student groups involved.
• Provide effective strategies for students on the Autism spectrum.
• Create a safe environment for staff and students.
• Maintain all records according to specified timelines and SPED program requirements.
• Regularly attend district level Tier ll meetings.
• Attend and participate in faculty and team meetings as scheduled.
• Assist in the selection of supplemental materials and equipment.
• Supervise para educators assigned to work with both in the Tier ll classroom as well as in the gen. ed classrooms.
• Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with staff members.
• Encourage parent involvement, participate in parent/teacher conferences, and create and maintain good relationships with parents.
• Assist in all applicable assessment sessions throughout the school year.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Required academic skills to assist students (i.e. knowledge in sciences, language arts, math, reading and social studies).
• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by building principal and district level staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 50 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense:
The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The…