Special Education Teacher Middle School ASD Program

Special Education Teacher for ASD Program

Applicants are preferred to have experience teaching in a sub‑separate program for students on the Autism Spectrum.

• To instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District
• To provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each ‘student‘s abilities, interests, and needs
• To continuously develop his/her professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in order to improve the educational opportunities of his/her students

• INSTRUCTION
  • Instruct students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum
  • Directs the teaching/ learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establishes specific objectives for all lessons, and communicates these objectives to students.
  • Is prepared to instruct students assigned and has written documentation (e.g., plan book) of preparation
  • Supports the learning needs of students in terms of their IEP goals and objectives on a continuous basis and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required
  • Employs a variety of instructional techniques, materials, instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course
  • Assess the progress of students in terms of course objectives on a continuous basis and provide progress reports as required
  • Provides instruction aligned with students' IEP in the areas of Transition Skills, Functional Academics, and Life Skills.
  • Sets a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values
• CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  • Manages and fully utilizes class time for instructional purposes
  • Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching.
  • Assists the Administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
  • Promotes appropriate student behavior and attends to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher‘s presence whenever it is brought to a teacher's attention (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, washrooms, and grounds)
  • Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment materials, and facilities
  • With the support of the school's BCBA, implement individualized behavior plans and collect the corresponding data.
• ORGANIZATION
  • Conducts school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations
  • Cooperates with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching
  • Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors
  • Maintains accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations
  • Takes and records attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom, notes excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents
  • Conducts routine assignments with accuracy, promptness and efficiency
  • Maintains an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments
  • Performs all other duties as required by the school administration.
• PARENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS
  • Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes
  • Establishes and maintains communication (oral and written) with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
  • Solicits appropriately the help of parent (5) as required in the education of their children.
  • Maintains good humor, enthusiasm, initiative, and integrity with students and parents and has a positive working relationship with them.
• CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
  • Assists in the development of curriculum and methods of course/ students evaluation in cooperation with department colleagues and the administration.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  • Incorporates constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement in performance made by supervisors.
  • Continuously self evaluates professional…