Autism Teacher - Special Education

Englewood Schools • Denver, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will meet the educational needs of students on the Autism Spectrum. Provide a high degree of structure and management in order to provide appropriate supports to aid students in accomplishing individual goals. Familiarity with creating a structured environment and daily routine for students, ability to develop accommodations to support individual students and provide instruction to assist students with skill mastery and to access grade level curriculum. Experience with assistive technology and supporting students with communication and social skill needs. Collaborate with grade level teachers to to establish links between disciplines. Support student integration into mainstream as much as possible and according to the student's IEP. Support students with acquisition of communication skills, social skills, self-regulation and school appropriate behaviors. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License with a Special Education Generalist endorsement and Elementary Education endorsement.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
• Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 10 (ten) pounds.
• Frequent sitting, bending, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and reaching.
• Ability to run, jog, swim and/or expel physical exertion in order to appropriately respond to needs of students.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (preferred).
• English fluency will be determined through the interview process and licensure.
• Previous experience with autism students ( preferred ).

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment and effective management structures to purposefully promote and foster effective teaching, learning, and student achievement.
• Create an instructional learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through authentic learning experiences.
• Supervise and collaborate with paraeducators, including providing schedules and activities to be implemented.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student strengths and needs through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
• Promote a learning environment that respects the dignity of the child and is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
• Evaluate student ability and formulate student profiles through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
• Incorporate additional learning opportunities when appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
• Ensure all classroom processes, procedures, and data collection systems are highly organized and effective, maximizing instructional time.
• Motivate, engage, and empower learners to track and monitor their own learning.
• Design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with 21st Century learning.
• Collaborate with educators across grade levels or subject areas to establish interdisciplinary connections and influence school-wide curriculum and instructional practices.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and make curriculum relevant and accessible to all students.
• Deliver content that is relevant and applicable to real-world contexts, including life skills instruction when appropriate.
• Integrate and align Colorado Academic Standards, instructional objectives, strategies, activities, materials, resources, and assessments; differentiate instruction based on individual student needs.
• Use data management tools to analyze results, draw inferences, and identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific, and timely feedback that encourages students to perform at their highest level.
• Effectively communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress and growth opportunities.
• Utilize technology and other communication platforms (e.g., websites, podcasts) to engage stakeholders.
• Establish rapport with students, staff, and parents to proactively address potential concerns.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure practices align with best practices and meet Colorado licensure requirements.
• Use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education to inform practice decisions.
• Adhere to the professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making.
• Notify the Principal and Director of Student Services of any failure to implement the requirements of assigned students' IEPs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Supervision of support personnel.
• Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview participation, training/development, assign and direct work, performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problems.
• Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
• Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, instructional groups, transition materials and supplies).
• Accurately projects need for budget planning.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
• Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure quality of instruction.

Benefits

• At Englewood Schools, we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction.
• Our offerings include Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with monthly District contributions for HSA.
• The costs for short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered, which provide financial protection in the event of illness or injury.
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services, and our wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• In addition to these benefits, we offer a comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), as well as additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans.
• Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents, offering additional layers of security.
• For more details about benefits at Englewood Schools, please refer to the Benefit Guide available on the District's website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level