SPED Teacher, Autism Support; San Jacinto

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT San Jacinto Junior High School - Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: SPED Autism Support Teacher

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS:187

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary

DIVISION:

DEPARTMENT
:

Special Services

REPORTS TO:Principal, Special Services Supervisor

SUPERVISES:Assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university

Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified

Valid Special Education teaching certificate

Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program

EXPERIENCE
:
Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training

POSITION FUNCTION/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.

Major Responsibilities

Instructional Management

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 ARD Committee 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.

Student Growth and Development

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 extracurricular 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.

School/Organization Climate

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

18. Provide demonstrations of teaching and modeling of effective practices in teaching autistic students.

19. Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, and students’ IEP.

20. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

21. Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.

22. Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.

School/Organization Improvement

23. Participate with other staff in building a common vision…