Special Education Teacher

The Joshua School•Centennial, CO

43d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Joshua School is committed to helping each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities attain the highest quality of life, valuing each unique mind, body, and spirit. We are a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) approved facility school and model autism site. Using Applied Behavior Analysis, we identify the needs of each student to create an independent and fulfilling life. These might include social skills, communication and language, academics, daily living and community skills, vocational skills and more. We believe that every child is smart, competent, and whole exactly as they are, and dignity is the birthright of every human being. We believe our children and their families have a right to aspire to a life of their choosing.

Requirements

A commitment to working with young people with developmental disabilities.
Four-year college degree with Special Education Teaching license and/or on a Temporary Teacher Eligibility/Interim Teacher License.
Minimum age of 21.
Maturity and reliability.
Good driving record and valid Colorado Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Four years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and of evidence-based practices for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and maintain educational and behavior analytic programming for an assigned student caseload.
Assess, design, implement, and train staff on all aspects of programmatic supports within each student program.
Collaborate with and train staff in evidence-based practices as a multidisciplinary team member.
Participate in a leadership role within the organization, and in on-boarding and training for Instructional Assistants.
Provide direct oversight and supervision to all Instructional Assistants on caseload including goal-setting and performance enhancement, staff reinforcement, performance evaluations, and hiring and selection.
Oversee all functions related to the classroom.
Lead and provide documentation of weekly clinicals.
Provide Behavior Skills Training for staff to implement treatment programs and collect data for each goal with fidelity.
Supervise all case managers toward completing their case manager responsibilities.
Attend all staff training, meetings and lead teacher meetings.
Be a model of professionalism and positivity for students and co-workers.
Be responsible for overall classroom culture, including developing ongoing team building activities.
Establish regular 1:1 meetings with and observation of Instructional Assistants, and provide direct positive and constructive feedback regarding program fidelity, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Meet with the Program Director and Specialists regularly to review student progress, observations, training topics, individual staff, student, and family needs.
In collaboration with the Program Director, Specialists, and HR, establish a training schedule for new Instructional Assistants.
Supervise staff who are in behavior certification programs, at the direction of the Program Director. (Applicable to BCBAs only.)
Ensure that all classroom staff are up-to-date on physical intervention, safety, and medication administration certifications as provided by an approved provider (i.e. CALM, CPR, school nurse).
Coordinate all communication with parents and participate in communication with school districts.
Collaborate with Program Directors, IEP Specialists, Speech Language Pathologist(s), Occupational Therapist(s), Psychologist, Behavior Specialist, student families, and classroom staff in the creation and implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), and oversee student programming related to all goals and objectives.
Create teaching protocols and data collection systems for each IEP and BIP goal.
Conduct regular data analysis to ensure appropriate treatment, identify needs and update interventions, and provide program implementation feedback and coaching.
Complete or coordinate assessments in preparation for evaluations and IEP/BIPs, or to assess ongoing progress.
Create, manage, supervise and revise the classroom schedule daily.
Monitor progress on goals and revise programming as necessary for all students in the classroom.
In collaboration with the IEP team, develop and oversee curriculum for instruction of independent living, community, social, academic, life and vocational skills.
Ensure materials are present for each student and delegate to case managers if materials need to be developed.
Ensure groups are being scheduled, planned and run throughout each week.
Create and deliver family training and coordinate home visits for each student, as necessary.
Collaborate with the Enrollment Team to observe potential students and identify initial assessments, materials, and environmental modifications prior to enrollment.
Manage student records and participate in housekeeping duties to maintain compliance with DHS, CDE, Health and school wide policies.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of incident reports to the Program Director.
Manage and oversee classroom budget.
Review incident reports and instances of physical management with the Program Director and others involved, and revise crisis plans as necessary.
Perform other duties assigned by Directors.