Asd Classroom Teacher

Avondale School District Classroom Teacher

Join the Avondale Team! At Avondale, we're more than a school district—we're a supportive community dedicated to personal growth, resilience, and discovery. We invest in our staff through strong professional development and a collaborative network, empowering educators to create exceptional, individualized learning experiences where every student matters and every story counts.

Position Opening: ASD Classroom Teacher
- Avondale Middle School

Location:

Avondale Middle School

In This Role:
Join a passionate team at Avondale Middle School where innovation, collaboration, and student-centered learning thrive. As an ASD Classroom Teacher, you'll engage curious, energetic learners during a pivotal stage in their growth—helping them build strong academic foundations while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. With robust professional development, a supportive community, and the freedom to bring lessons to life in meaningful ways, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and shape their journey toward success.

What We Need:
The individual selected for this assignment will be the one who offers the best combination of qualities in accordance with the following standards and requirements:

• Current Michigan Certification with appropriate endorsement for Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred or enrolled in a planned program
• A minimum of two years of successful special education or support service working with ASD classrooms.
• Knowledge of the techniques of modification and accommodations as they relate to the general education curriculum.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of ASD and how ASD instruction should be delivered.
• Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Plans
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification
• Proficient in facilitation, writing, and implementing IEPs and Behavior Plans
• Ability to meet physical demands, including, but not limited to: run, kneel, sit on the floor and rise from the floor, and ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Should have a high energy level and the ability to respond quickly to a variety of situations.

Evidence of the candidate's ability demonstrated through:

• Excellent communication skills
• A conceptual understanding of human growth and development, learning theories and teaching methodologies, special education service delivery models, and state and federal rules related to special education.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery
• Collect accurate ongoing data on children's programming
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff members
• Provide direct instruction for ASD certified students in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, and social skills
• Provide direction to classroom para educators
• Demonstrate the ability to assess students' progress
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress
• Remain in compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations that govern Special Education.
• Develop IEPs that are in compliance with goals and objectives that provide for educational benefit
• Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing assistive technology for students with ASD
• Assist students with basic needs, including feeding, toileting, etc.
• Perform the other duties as requested by the Administrator.
• Promote parent and school community education in the area of autism
• Promote student philanthropy for those affected by autism

Work Location:

Avondale Middle School 1445 W Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309