Special Education Teacher

*Job Title*: Special Education Teacher, Educational Lead
*Reports to*: Principal
*Program Information*: The Aurora School is a 12-month day program that provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment for students for students 5-22 years of age with Autism and other developmental abilities. Further information is available on />
*Summary*: Providing leadership and organizational management in the following areas: student educational programming and classroom management.

*Job Responsibilities*

* Responsible for the success of all student programs and instructional assistants’ delivery of educational services.
* Evaluate, develop, and implement services for students educational programming.
* Produce written products free from error.
* Track daily data using daily collection program.
* Work within IEP administrative process to ensure essential deadlines are met, as well as write appropriate goals.
* Work collaboratively with others, such as parents, OTs, SLPs, BCaBAs, BCBAs, and LEAs.
* Evaluate and provide ongoing feedback and training to instructional assistants, and senior instructional assistants.
* Time spent weekly reviewing teaching procedures and data collection.
* Work directly with students with disabilities and behavior issues daily.
* Meet essential deadlines within data reporting process.
* Implement Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Techniques after completing and receiving a passing score on the training components.
* Flexible with daily routines.
* Implement Community Based Instruction (CBI) to help students generalize skills.
* Assist with direct supervision/evaluations for instructional assistants and senior instructional assistants.
* Other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Program Head.

*Qualifications (Essential Experience /Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)*

* At least one year of working directly with students with special needs, specifically intellectual and developmental disabilities.
* Experience within a school environment, working with children and adolescents with special needs, including Autism.
* Ability to work with students having high intensity/aggressive behavior issues.
* Sound understanding of the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior.
* Good time management and organizational skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Data driven problem solving and decision-making skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Created in May 2023

* Knowledge of and experience with transition services.
* Knowledge and experience with assistive technology, including pictures.
* Special Education background preferred.
* Familiar with sign language preferred.

*Education Requirements*

* Holds a valid Virginia (or out-of-state) teaching license in Special Education.
* Eligible for a Virginia teaching license (provisionally or fully) in Special Education (must submit transcripts).
* Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned.

*Professional Development and Training*

* Maintain Virginia Licensure.
* Seek out necessary resources to maintain current in trends and research about topics related to the field, including ABA and Autism.
* Attend all mandatory staff and team meetings.
* Attend program and company trainings and professional development opportunities, as required.
* Participate in annual Prevention Crisis Management training.

*Physical Requirements*

* Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
* Effectively implement and physically implement PCM procedures (when trained).
* Frequent change in position from sitting to standing to walking.
* Ability to bend, reach, lift and hold objects.

*Benefits (30 hours/week eligible)*

* Full employee covered health and dental insurance, optional vision plan.
* Employer paid Life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance.
* Flexible spending accounts with employer contribution to healthcare FSA.
* Employee sponsored 401k plan.
* Paid sick and personal days, along with paid school holidays and closures (follow LCPS).
* Full employee covered health and dental insurance, and voluntary vision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person