SPED-Teacher Autism Support

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Parker Elementary - Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5941340

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE: SPED-Teacher Autism Support

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEPT./SCHOOL: As assigned

WAGE/HIRE STATUS: Exempt

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide students who have been identified with Autism with the appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate for subject rade level assigned.
• Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher.
• Certification Program.

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goal setting process an implementation
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Specific training and experience in teaching students with autism and related disorders.
• Knowledge and training in effective methodologies and best practices in teaching autistic students.
• Ability to effectively assess levels of student achievement, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Knowledge of current educational research.

Minimum Experience: Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training

Terms of

Contract:

According to district approved calendar

1. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

2. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARDCommittee process for each student assigned.

3. Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.

4. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.

5. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative regulations.

6. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.

7. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.

8. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).

9. Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.

10. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

11. Provide classroom support to teachers working with students with autism and related disorders.

12. Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.

13. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress required.

14. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

15. Assume responsibility for duties and/or extra curricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.

16. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

17. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

18. Provide demonstrations…