Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

A Special Education Autism Teacher is expected to design and implement highly individualized instruction and behavior management plans for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They adapt curricula, track data, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and parents, and supervise paraprofessionals to foster academic, social, and life skills. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Develop, execute, and monitor IEP goals specifically tailored to each student's unique learning style, sensory needs, and communication abilities. Behavior Intervention: Design and implement evidence-based behavior management strategies (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis) to promote positive behaviors and de-escalate emotional or physical outbursts. Curriculum Adaptation: Modify general education standards and create alternative, accessible lessons for students functioning at various cognitive and developmental levels. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and general education teachers to ensure holistic, integrated support. Family Communication: Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and share strategies for home

Diverse population! Great benefits are offered
Note: Staff receive
Time Off: The candidate is offered paid time off after 3 months/90 days of probation period ☐ winter, spring, thanksgiving, and national holidays.
The candidate can earn 1 vacation day after 30 instructional days and 1 sick day every 60 instruction days per year. Earned paid days are not rolled over to further school years.

Company Description

Diverse population! Great benefits are offered \r\nNote: Staff receive \r\n Time Off: The candidate is offered paid time off after 3 months/90 days of probation period ☐ winter, spring, thanksgiving, and national holidays.\r\nThe candidate can earn 1 vacation day after 30 instructional days and 1 sick day every 60 instruction days per year. Earned paid days are not rolled over to further school years.