Resource Teacher for Children with Autism - Itinerant - 2nd Job Wheeling area,West Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Resource Teacher for Children with Autism - Itinerant - 2nd Posting

Description

Resource Teacher for Children with Autism
- Itinerant (Current Assignment: Central Office/Wyoming East High School)

Job Summary

Direct instructional relationship with the students.
Carry out the laws and policies of the State and County relating to education, including rules pertaining to the welfare of the student.
Exhibit the ability to manage time, follow a schedule, and work independently.
Develop materials to be used in the classroom for students with varying intellectual levels.
Be willing to instruct students in the acquisition of functional skills.
Research and utilize best practices, current trends, new technology/assistive devices, and teaching strategies geared toward students on the Autism spectrum.
Develop IEPs for students on the Autism spectrum within the mandated timelines.
Continually evaluate the progress of students.
Exhibit a willingness to enhance professional skills through additional training.
Foster professional relationships with principals, teachers, and other agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

A valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate or eligibility for a permit with multi-categorical and autism endorsements through the WVDE to teach Resource.
Special Education Certification in Autism.
Experience working with children on the Autism spectrum.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices specific for students on the Autism spectrum.

Physical Requirements

Be able to impart information and orally communicate with students, families and others.

Be able to understand and respond to oral communications and directions.

Be able to read, write, understand and respond to written instructions, communications and materials.

When supervising a group of students, have the capacity to ensure the safety of, observe, supervise and assess all situations involving a student, a group of students and co-workers.

For Elementary, K and Pre-K
- Have mobility, strength, and dexterity to be able to lift a student weighing up to 40 pounds; interact at each student's maturity level and size; and retrieve students who wander and/or run from the group.

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