1.0) Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher

Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher

Livonia Public Schools is seeking an Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher. The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Teacher's major responsibility within Western Wayne County is to work directly with students, parents, teachers, and other resource personnel to screen, assess and intervene to assist school teams in determining appropriate options for students with or suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher will be part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. Beyond the satisfaction of knowing you're helping thousands of students grow and learn, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity pay
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days
• The children of employees living outside the district's attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice working 20+ hours

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in the area of special education
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in autism spectrum disorder
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Skills in individualizing instruction
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of positive behavioral supports and interventions
• Experience implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework preferred

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

• Champion the District's mission, vision, and collective commitments
• Creates a welcoming, engaging, and positive classroom climate and culture
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction
• Evaluates students through the use of formal and informal evaluation procedures
• Provides classroom instruction in the following skill areas: self-care, essential elements, activities of daily living, social/emotional development, leisure time, personal adjustment, and work skills
• Initiates and maintains effective parent and community relationships
• Utilizes a working knowledge of current special education evidence based practices
• Develops and provides functional communication systems and assistive technology expertise for students
• Provides assistance to help student appropriately develop behavior and social skills
• Adapts the curriculum, instruction, and lessons to provide individual, small-group, and whole group specially designed instruction
• Maintains student records in accordance with school, district, state, and federal guidelines and statutes
• Actively participates in, and contributes to, professional learning teams at the district and school level
• Establishes and teaches expectations for student behavior to provide a safe and respectful classroom environment
• Identifies student needs and works collaboratively with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students
• Communicates with students, parents and school staff on student progress
• Administers and monitors IEP accommodations and progress monitoring on IEP goals and objectives
• Provides supervision and oversight to classroom staff and students throughout the assigned workday

Applications:
All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack, which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. Additionally, applicants must also upload:
Letter of Interest, Professional resume, Copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), Three current letters of recommendation.

The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.