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About The Position

Requirements

• Michigan valid teacher certification with endorsement in autism spectrum disorder or other area of special education and willingness to enroll in classes to obtain endorsement.
• Demonstrated ability to handle aggressive behavior, both physically and emotionally.
• Demonstrated ability to handle conflict productively.
• Must meet ESSA requirements.
• Pursuant to State of Michigan Student Safety Legislation, all prospective hires must provide fingerprinting and background check results to the district prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary planner and lead teacher for students and ensure that each student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is implemented.
• Plan an individualized education plan (IEP) based on students’ abilities which will best meet identified needs.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of the students.
• Prepare for daily lessons and show evidence of preparation through development of IEP’s performance objectives and lesson plan books.
• Maintain student discipline and standards of appropriate classroom behavior in a fair and just manner with utilization of the Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention methods.
• Implement Evidenced Based teaching strategies with interventions in social, communication, behavioral, academic, and functional skills.
• Through the process of a trans-disciplinary approach and progress monitoring, assess the growth of students and provide progress reports as required.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative request.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for para educators and offer input to principal/supervisor regarding evaluation of their job performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with parents, administrators, peers, and the community.
• Keep the Building Principal and the Director of Special Education informed of any issues that may significantly impact the delivery of special education programs and services.
• Work in a Team oriented approach for providing supports to students.
• Assist general and special education teachers with strategies that will make students with autism successful in the least restrictive environment.
• Such other duties that the immediate Supervisor or Director may deem appropriate.