Teacher-Autism Coach ( Special Fund)

Broward County Public Schools•Sunrise, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Autism Coach (Special Fund) is responsible for creating and maintaining a classroom atmosphere that fosters high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. This involves integrating critical thinking, application, interpersonal, and technology skills into the curriculum and assessment process to achieve measurable student achievement gains and meet district and state standards.

Requirements

Appropriate State of Florida certification.
Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) aligned with the curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
Use effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.
Engage in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
Use appropriate instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
Fulfill the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to code of ethics and principles of professional conduct of the education profession in Florida and assist in the enforcement of all federal, state and district board regulations.
Use an understanding of learning and human development to provide a positive learning environment that supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
Establish a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students.
Integrate appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
Complete the training and obtain the endorsement outlined in state board of education rules and/or guidelines if assigned Limited English Proficient (LEP) students.
Keep school records and prepare and submit such reports as may be required by law, by regulations of the State Board or School District.
Account for all other school property (keys, records, reports, personal computers, etc.) to the principal of the school or to the superintendent as may be prescribed by regulations of the state board and of The School Board of Broward County.
Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.