Special Education Teacher - Autism School

HAYNES FAMILY OF PROGRAMS INC•La Verne, CA

2d•$72,384 - $85,965•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher designs and implements a multisensory individualized educational plan (IEP) for each student in a self-contained classroom of up to 12 students, or up to 14 students in the high school. The teacher maintains a classroom environment conducive to individual diagnosis, instruction, correction, and evaluation. The role works within a multidisciplinary therapeutic setting to support each student's educational and overall treatment plans.

Requirements

Special Education Credential or eligibility for a credential.
Demonstrated skill working with children with autism.
Demonstrated skill in behavior management.
Demonstrated skill in curriculum development.
Ability to pass and utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (CPI) within three months of hire.
Ability to pass and utilize First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire.
Very effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Review students' prior records to identify specific educational needs.
Participate in IEP meetings, develop educational plans that support students' therapeutic programs, and periodically assess and report accomplishments relative to IEPs.
Work cooperatively with psychologists, child care staff, parents, therapists, and others to develop, implement, and facilitate each student's overall treatment plan and IEP.
Administer formal and informal assessments to determine baseline functioning and measure student progress.
Use current teaching methods and strategies to design engaging lesson plans, provide opportunities for active student participation, and assign homework students can complete independently.
Prepare weekly lesson plans for Principal review, make plans sufficiently detailed for substitute staff, and ensure lessons comply with the local school district's course of study and the California State Frameworks.
Develop and implement behavior-management techniques appropriate for students with autism and consistent with the Agency's therapeutic and positive-reinforcement philosophies.
Maintain a structured, organized, and safe educational environment with posted classroom rules and schedules, and model appropriate behavior.
Maintain individual and classroom records, including progress reports, attendance records, educational assessments, and transcripts, in accordance with school policies and confidentiality requirements.
Prepare daily reports on students' academic and behavioral performance for child care staff, parents, and others working with students after school.
Counsel students, as appropriate, on classes required to meet graduation standards.
Participate in Student Study Team meetings to identify ways to remediate and enrich each student's academic learning and behavioral growth.