Autism - Teacher Of Students W​/Autism

Position Summary

AUTISM – Teacher of Students with Autism – 195 Day, Full Time.

Location:

Woodbridge, VA. This position works in classroom setting with students who have autism, implementing Individualized Education Programs and ensuring inclusionary practices.

• Assumes the responsibilities of a special education teacher, including teacher duties listed in Prince William County Public Schools Regulation 561.01-1, Certified Personnel Responsibilities and Duties.
• Develops IEPs, plans curriculum, creates individualized lesson plans, and develops instructional materials that reflect learning styles and needs of assigned students.
• Instructs students in all areas specified by the IEP.
• Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques (e.g., hands‑on, student interaction, lecture, group work) to present instructional content to students.
• Plans, integrates, and utilizes technology for classroom instruction; utilizes assistive technology and specialized equipment.
• Works with students to increase motivation, provides consistent reinforcement, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback on all learning activities.
• Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with IEP, using a variety of positive behavioral supports.
• Participates in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process.
• Administers, interprets, and reports standardized test results for evaluating educational progress and determining eligibility for special education.
• Participates in staff, department, and special education committee meetings as required.
• Maintains a system of record keeping and data collection following required procedures outlined in the Special Education Manual.
• Compiles and maintains the special education component of the Student Education Record as outlined in the Special Education Manual.
• Completes the county’s 30‑hour staff development requirement and participates in specialized staff‑development activities.
• Collaborates in a co‑teaching situation with the general education classroom teacher to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, and coordinate curriculum.
• Consults with the general education teacher regarding instructional and behavioral strategies for assigned students in general education classes.
• Informs general education teachers of accommodations and modifications required by the students’ IEPs.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistants or other volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing education of students with disabilities.
• Minimum educational requirement:
  Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred:
  Master’s Degree.
• Experience:
  
  equivalent to at least Type Area or Field (specific not stated).
• Certification:
  Virginia teaching certificate with endorsements in the area of disability served; conditional license may be granted if working toward complete endorsement at a minimum of six semester hours per year.
• Possible work environment: indoor/outdoor with exposure to environmental conditions such as unpleasant weather, building conditions, uneven terrain.

This position performs administrative and instructional work in standard indoor and outdoor settings. Essential functions may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including unpleasant weather or building conditions, and uneven terrain. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.