Special Education Teacher (Autism)

Kent Intermediate School District • Grand Rapids, MI

3d

About The Position

To provide structure and innovative instruction to students within the learning environment in order to meet all students’ needs. The work includes the use of evidence-based assessment, instruction and intervention practices in the prevention, assessment, intervention, and program design efforts that are integrated within the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with all members of the school and program to provide specially designed instruction in the areas determined by students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited university.
• Special Education Certification with ASD Endorsement.
• Demonstrated success in special education or support service working with students with ASD.
• Experience in delivering instruction in subject area content.
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to communicate informational ideas in spoken and written language for clear understanding.
• Ability to provide Highly Qualified (HQ) status.
• Willingness to participate in all phases of the instructional program.
• Ability to work constructively with parents, students and staff.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Center Programs, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Evaluate students’ skills in learning, behavior, and communication using formalized assessments.
• Plan comprehensive educational program to develop academic, communication, social, and community skills for all students assigned to the class.
• Develop individual instructional objectives for students based on assessment, Extended and/or Grade Level Content Expectations, and regularly update these objectives based on students’ skill acquisition.
• Provide direct instruction for students with disabilities in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, social skills, and transition.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze data relating to students’ acquisition of functional, community-referenced skills.
• Cooperate in planning curriculum and instructional programs with other instructional and support personnel to encourage integrated team services for the students.
• Establish methods to utilize functional behavior assessment to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans within the classroom in accordance with district policies and center program procedures.
• Keep daily anecdotal records of students.
• Direct Instructional Support Specialists assigned to the program/classroom.
• Develop timely and compliant IEP’s for eligible students.
• Document and share student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions for all students on caseload.
• Maintain an electronic log to document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.
• Assessing, teaching, and modifying instruction and curricula for students with autism spectrum disorder related to all of the following: Aligning and adapting the student’s program with the general education curriculum. Adapting, accommodating, and modifying the general education curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments for students with autism spectrum disorder. Employing current assessment instruments and approaches, intervention methodologies, strategies, and techniques that are appropriate for students with autism spectrum disorder, and consistently linking assessment outcomes to curriculum planning. Collaborating with parents and service providers to support students with autism spectrum disorder. Assessing students with autism spectrum disorder related to collecting indirect and direct data on academic, social, communication and behavioral functioning of students in order to develop reports and design, manage, and monitor interventions.
• Perform all other duties as appropriate and determined by Principal/Administrator.

Benefits

• Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

What This Job Offers

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