Autism Inclusion Teacher, Tier II; K-5

Position #VISS
23515
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Tier II Autism Inclusion Teacher (1.0 FTE CON)(REPOST)
Posting Dates: 08/21/20026-09/02/2026(Or Until Filled)
Location:Vista Elementary

For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit:www.ksd.org/jobs

** COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**

Required Qualifications:

1. Valid Washington State teacher's certificate with endorsement in Special Education

2. Endorsement in Special Education

3. Satisfactory evaluations

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Previous experience working in a multicultural setting

3. Experience and/or training with computer technology and ability toassiststudents with computer operations

4. Effectively communicates and develops relationship with students, teachers, administrators, parents and public.

5. Able to work with interruptions while balancing daily responsibilities.

6. Ability to de-escalate students when necessary.

7. Evidence of abilityto bea self-starter and proactive.

8. Able to use basic computer programs tomaintainrecords, entertimecardinformation and read and respond to email.

9. Willing to become first-aid certified if required.

10. Willing to become CPI trained.

11. Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Responsibilities:

The Teacher in this position will:

1. Provide instruction to students with Autism.

2. Prepare instructional materials for K-5

3. Participate in staff in-service training, meetings, activities and Make Your Day behavior model.

4. Maintain records as necessary for efficient procedures and evaluation.

5. Maintain professionalism by being confidential with all school-related information.

6. Assist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate in and around the building.

7. Accomplish all tasks in a professional manner. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior.

8. Use Make Your Day when appropriate and trauma informed practices.

9. Strive to be student trauma (ACES) informed.

10. Use the both push-in modelandpull-out model when necessary.

11. Create schedules for students K-5 to be in Tier ll classroom and provide necessary support when students are in gen. ed. classrooms.

12. Work with teachers who will have the Tier ll students in their classroom.

13. Provide training and support for para educators toensure students are learning academics while teaching behavioral/social skills.

14. Observe students in the classroom setting to look for triggers, opportunities to self-regulate, etc.

15. Willing to do home visits.

16. Interact with people and speak in a manner that reflects community standards of politeness, civility and human sensitivity.

17. Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.

18. Evidence of ability toestablishandmaintaina tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.

19. 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:

1. Prepare lessons and provide instruction using direct instruction materials and other appropriate intervention techniques k-5.

2.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.

3.Provide effective strategies for students on the Autism spectrum.

4.Create a safe environment for staff and students.

5. Maintain all records according to specified timelines and SPED program requirements.

6. Regularly attend district level

Tier ll meetings.

7. Attend and participate in faculty and team meetings as scheduled.

8. Assist in the…