Special Education Teacher Intern

WorkTogether•San Jose, CA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher Intern is responsible for the management of their classroom including student and staff management. They design and implement curriculum, student individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and collaborate closely with parents and other members of the program team including instructional aides, speech therapists, occupational therapists and administration.

Requirements

Current Education Specialist Credential (moderate to severe) Open to those who may have an intern credential, an emergency credential, and/or currently enrolled in a teaching credential program.
Ability to read and write English at a professionally appropriate level
Ability to navigate pertinent technology (e.g., computers, tablets, Boardmaker, etc.)
Ability to physically engage with all elements of programming (e.g., daily PE, vocational tasks, physical support for students, etc.)
Remain enrolled and in good standing with Credential Program, including completing all requirements thereof ○ For example: DSP meetings, maintain minimum caseload, achieve minimum grade requirements, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a credentialed teacher in a special ed classroom

Responsibilities

Design and implement enriching and meaningful curriculum and activities focused on functional skills while addressing each student's IEP goals (community outings, art projects, cooking, special activities)
Support classroom team in maintaining ongoing data tracking systems regarding behavior, goal progress, and any other areas needed for all students and provide quarterly progress reports
Design and maintain effective physical and program organization in alignment with the Morgan Autism Center Model (e.g., daily schedules for students and staff, daily/weekly routines, 15-minute rotation model, and other classroom systems)
Support all students and staff in use of multi-modal communication strategies (e.g., visual first-then schedules, task analyses, social stories, daily schedules, AAC devices, basic sign language, and any other supports needed)
Provide ongoing support and teaching for all activities of daily living (e.g., toileting, personal hygiene, maintaining safety, and other areas as needed)
Maintain and demonstrate the MAC model of positivity, compassion, and collaboration at all times
Direct participation in all daily activities, including physical education, community outings, special events, art, music, etc.
Supervise, coach and manage (including training and evaluations) a team of 7-8 instructional aides in executing program model and philosophy
Model and maintain a healthy and effective team dynamic among classroom staff
Train and/or assist in training of classroom staff
Conduct effective and efficient daily meetings with classroom staff
Develop and implement all IEPs for each student on their caseload (e.g., annual, triennial, transition, exit, etc.) in collaboration with all IEP team members (parents, group home, OT, SLP, admin, etc.)
Design and implement effective behavior intervention plans for all students, based on analysis of recorded data
Conduct pre-IEP meetings with parents and service providers to discuss direction and development of IEP prior to district IEP meeting
Submit Triennial or IEP paperwork to admin 1 week ahead of the IEP meeting
Maintain consistent and thorough communication and collaboration with all IEP team members (parents, group home, OT, SLP, admin, etc.), including individualized daily communication to classroom parents
Maintain professional relationships with school districts, regional centers and other professional agencies
Provide communication to administrators regarding developing challenges and/or requests for support
Attend and participate in training on the Morgan Autism Center Model
Attend all in-services provided by Morgan Autism Center
Attend additional trainings upon request
Other duties as required