T26/27 Special Ed Teacher - Aspergers (Yorktown)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE position located at Yorktown High School. The role involves creating and teaching social skill lessons, providing direct instruction in study and organizational skills, and designing, implementing, and evaluating individual behavior management systems. Collaboration and co-teaching with general education teachers are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Experience teaching children with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome.
• Knowledge of and experience with a variety of strategies for instruction for students with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate individual behavior management systems.
• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Certification in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Creating and teaching social skill lessons in small and large groups.
• Direct instruction in study and organizational skills.
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating individual behavior management.
• Collaborating and co-teaching with general education teachers.

What This Job Offers

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