SPED Teacher - Autism Specialist
About The Position
Possesses the knowledge, skills, and passion to consult and problem solve with staff, students and families. Knowledgeable of evidenced-based, differentiated, and innovative instruction that will support academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, and positive behavior for learning. Works as a member of the multidisciplinary district Autism Team under the guidance of the Autism Team Lead and the District Special Education Department. Provides professional development, training, and coaching to district staff that serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Collaborates with other autism team members, other special education teams, and district special education leadership. Related service (MH/ Special Education/ BCBA) Autism Team members have a strong understanding of current assessments, interpretation and report writing as it relates to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Possesses demonstrated leadership and knowledge of current interventions as they relate to their specific field of study.
Requirements
- Special Education Generalist license - Colorado Department of Education
- Bachelor's Degree: Special Education
- Occasional lifting of up to ten (10) pounds
- Frequent sitting; occasional bending, squatting, or standing
- Requires travel around district using personal vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of current assessments, interpretation and report writing as it relates to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Demonstrated leadership and knowledge of current interventions as they relate to their specific field of study.
Responsibilities
- Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
- Provide professional development, training, and coaching to district staff.
- Provide training to school teams to improve students’ social skills.
- Consult and collaborate with special education team regarding program planning and implementation.
- Support school teams to complete Functional Behavior Assessments and implement behavioral management plan(s).
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Perform daily data collection, maintain student records and complete required paperwork.
- Communicate effectively with parents and school personnel.
- Support school teams to implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals with special education students.
- Train and coach school teams on techniques of Applied Behavioral Analysis, structured teaching and task analysis in the educational setting to children with Autism Spectrum disorder.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- health savings account (HSA)
- flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- short and long-term disability
- critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- voluntary 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 457 retirement plan options
- paid sick and personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
