ASD Teacher

Position Details

Teacher of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Job Summary :

The Teacher of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is responsible for the instructional program and implementation of activities for the students in the assigned classroom.

Responsible for the coordination of the activities of the assigned para-educator and support staff providing services for students in the assigned area.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to) :

• Provides and coordinates the instructional program for students in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Assesses students achievement and develops instructional strategies to meet individual educational needs of students in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for students assigned to the classroom.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) meetings and prepares reports for assigned students.
• Participates in Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings and prepares draft / proposed IEPs based on individual student needs.
• Assists in the scheduling, preparation, and coordination of IEPT meetings for assigned students.
• Participates in the implementation of health care procedures in accordance with administrative operating procedures.
• Coordinates and implements behavior intervention plans in accordance with district policy, administrative operating procedures, and state / federal rules and regulations.
• Works cooperatively and communicates with district and constituent district staff, students, and parents / guardians.
• Participates in physical education activities as required for students in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintains accurate attendance records and appropriate reports.
• Prepares and implements daily lesson plans consistent with each students IEP.
• Coordinates the preparation of bulletin boards, duplication of instructional materials, and other materials preparation activities as required in the assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties (Continued) :

• Responsible for participating in lunch, play, gym, and other activities as required to meet annual goals and short-term objectives for each assigned student.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development / special programs, school improvement teams, and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.
• Consults, counsels, and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students, and appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
• Consistently models Win-Win Leadership.

Other Duties :

• Represents the district on various community agencies and professional organizations as appropriate to the assigned area.
• Provides information to the building principal related to the annual development and updates of the budget.
• Drives to and from community-based instructional sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

Bachelors degree required. Valid Michigan teachers certificate required with approval in autism spectrum disorder.

Experience :

Demonstrated successful student teaching experience required; two years of experience preferred.