Special Education Teacher - ABA (Middle School

Teacher (Special Education-ABA)

This class is accountable for providing instruction and other educational supports such as case management to special needs students and assisting them in their academic and social development.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License. Teachers in this job class must complete all State CEU requirements for re-certification.

Considerable knowledge of current best practices, laws, including due process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and interventions regarding the education of special needs students;
Considerable knowledge of specific disabilities and familiarity with common children's mental health disorders, as well as specific strategies/interventions to use in the classroom;
Knowledge of child development;
Knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
Knowledge of educational testing;
Knowledge of learning theory, and students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective;
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
Skill in accommodations and adaptations for visual impairments, including reading and writing Braille, using low-vision devices, and utilizing assistive technology for vision impairments is required for some positions;
Skill in classroom and behavior management;
Skill in interpersonal relations, especially regarding working as a member of a team;
Skill in interpersonal relationships, and the ability to work with students and staff in stressful situations;
Skill in organization, and in verbal and written communications;
Skill in signing, cued speech, and auditory-verbal areas is required for some positions;
Skill in the five real-life transition areas is required for some positions;
Skill in transitional service planning and remedial instruction;
Skill in utilizing computer technology for educational purposes, including word processing;
Skill in working with students having a wide range of disabilities;
Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Intervention (SRBI);
Ability to be flexible regarding meeting the changing needs of students, as well as the varying modifications to District and State mandates;
Ability to create a structured and efficient working environment for students;
Ability to develop and update curriculum, lesson plans and associated materials necessary to meet the unique needs of the special education students;
Ability to develop relevant assessment tools, and integrate the results of the assessments into instructional units;
Ability to teach a variety of students, with varying disabilities, a variety of classes;
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

May provide work direction to paraprofessionals and clericals as assigned. Attends various meetings, such as staff, building, parent, team and case management;
Communicates and provides consultation with team members, parents and guardians, and other outside agencies, regarding students, their interventions, medications, and programmatic needs;
Develops data collection and data management systems; entering data into proprietary and other computer databases; analyzing data, identifying student needs, and recommending quarterly classes based upon individual student needs;
Develops or utilizes assessment tools and progress reports, including the Illinois Interactive report cards;
Develops positive and trusting relationships with students; counseling students and reviewing transition activities with students; and providing job coaching for students regarding their community job placement activities;
Develops, adapts and implements curriculum and lesson plans and aligns curriculum with academic…