ANTICIPATED Elementary Autistic Special Education Teacher

Autistic Support Teacher (K-12)

The autistic support teacher (K-12) provides specialized instruction to students with autism, using evidence-based strategies to support communication, social, behavioral and academic development. The teacher designs and implements individualized education programs (IEPs), adapts curriculum, and monitors student progress. The teacher collaborates with related service providers, staff, and families to create a structured, supportive learning environment that promotes independence and success.

Essential duties and responsibilities include creating a classroom and/or instructional environment that is attractive, safe, supportive, and conducive to the learning, communication, functional and sensory needs of students. The teacher uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction including student communication. Provides research-based specialized instruction aligned with the foundations of ABA to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.

Teaches district approved curriculum. Strives by instruction and action to employ the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives, and performance expectations. Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and employs a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet the needs of students.

Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement. Uses resources that will promote high levels of learning and student engagement in the classroom environment. Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction. Assesses students' academic, social, functional and behavioral growth on a regular basis, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary or when directed by a supervisor.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the district policy, administrative policy, and Pennsylvania law. Seeks the support of district specialists when concern regarding student progress arises. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and developing strategies to help problem solve. Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the class and school. Communicates regularly with parents/guardians during and outside normal classroom day to create partnership around student learning by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, and other means to discuss student's progress and the school program.

Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals. Facilitates and attends IEP, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law. Schedule team meetings and work cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.

Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP. Responsible for implementing IEP, complying with all legal documents, and ensuring that individual student needs are being met. Attends district department and faculty meetings and serves on district committees as required. Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e.: back-to-school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members).

Actively participates in building or district educational experiences such as assemblies and programs associated with the arts and other student activities. Participates in in-services and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies District requirements but also satisfies personal expectation as a professional. Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.)

regarding the needs of students. Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Establishes partnerships with the community as appropriate in support of the Autistic Support Program. Assist students with functional needs including but not limited to; toileting, dressing, hygiene as per their IEP.

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