POSITION: Classroom Teacher - Autism

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Special Education K-12 Instruction Office

REPORTS TO: Principal/Special Education Department

REVISION / REVIEW DATE: October 28, 2013

JOB CODE:94

UNION: PGCEA

CLASSIFICATION:

GRADE: 2-7

POSITION SUMMARY:  This is a full-time, 10-month teaching position that will be responsible for providing instruction to students with autism in Grades 1 - 6 (elementary and middle school).   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide instruction and case management services for students diagnosed with ASD;

Implement "best practice" strategies in the classroom while recognizing individual learning styles and needs;

Provide accommodations and modifications to materials and instruction to meet students' needs;

Follow through on behavioral strategies and interventions that are driven by the student's IEP and/or Behavior Intervention Plan;

Utilize the VSC in planning for instruction and in the development of the IEP;

Communicate effectively with team members and parents;

Participate in professional development relative to special education and autism spectrum disorders;

Implement toileting protocols when required; and

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated instructional techniques that inspire, motivate and meet the individual educational needs of all students;

Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture an atmosphere and educational environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students;

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of strategies in monitoring and evaluating student performance and developing and implementing plans to improve student performance;

Demonstrated ability in integrating technology into curriculum;

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, office staff and other members of the school community;

Familiarity with "best practices" in the field of Autism in relation to services, methodologies, communication systems, data collection, etc.; and

Ability to work as part of a team.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:   Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university; Special Education teaching experience with students (early childhood, elementary or secondary) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders; experience with students that exhibit challenging behaviors; experience in working in a contained special education classroom setting as well as in the inclusive environment.   

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   Holds or is eligible for a Maryland Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment; eligibility for Maryland State Department of Education teacher certification in special education.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Supervision of classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if applicable.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.

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