ASD Self-Contained Teacher

Ann Arbor Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks an ASD Self-Contained high school teacher at Skyline High School. This 1.0 FTE position reports to the building principal and follows the district's teacher salary schedule.

The candidate will design individualized education programs, use ABA and TEACCH approaches, collaborate with itinerant staff and parents, and participate in IEP meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education is required.
• Master's in related field (ASD or Speech/Language preferred) is desirable.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in Special Education; ASD endorsement preferred.
• Three years of satisfactory teaching experience, including experience with students with disabilities is desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan individual educational programs meeting student needs and curriculum guidelines.
• Modify and implement strategies for students on the autism spectrum.
• Participate inAssistive Technology planning and implement supports.
• Data collection and progress monitoring.
• Assist students with activities of daily living.
• Implement Health Care Plans under supervision of school nurse.
• Collaborate with itinerant staff and general education staff.
• Plan for and supervise support staff.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers.
• Attend and participate in IEP and professional development meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator.

Skills

Collaboration

Autism expertise

ABA

IEP data

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's Degree in related field (ASD or Speech/Language preferred)

Michigan Teaching Certificate with SPED endorsement (ASD preferred)

Evidence of Highly Qualified status per NCLB

Three years teaching experience in special education

Job description

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Secondary Teacher

POSITION TITLE: ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)Self-Contained

FTE: 1.0

POSITION LOCATION: Skyline High School

SALARY: Teacher's Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Special Education
• Masters Degree in related field, ASD or Speech/Language preferred.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in Special Education, ASD preferred
• Must submit evidence at time of interview of highly qualified status as defined through NCLB
• Three years satisfactory teaching experience, including at least two years of teaching students with disabilities in a special education classroom desired
• Knowledge of appropriate grade level curriculum
• Strong collaboration skills
• Experience providing direct instruction, consultation for students with autism and other communications disorders desired
• Experience with applied behavior analysis, TEACCH, PECS, START, social skills and community-based experiences, desired
• Knowledge/experience with special education procedures; writing of individual education plans, data collection and adherence to timelines desired
• Successful experience supervising/planning for para-educators, desired
• Successful experience in communicating and working with parents desired
• Proof of COVID vaccination required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan individual educational programs designed to meet student needs and conforms to curriculum standards and state/federal guidelines
• Modify and implement effective strategies for students on the autism spectrum
• Participate in Assistive Technology planning and implement low-high technology supports in the school setting
• Data collection and progress monitoring
• Assist students with activities of daily living (e.g. toileting, self-care, mobility, etc.)
• Implement Health Care Plans under the supervision of the school nurse
• Provide evaluative services for and work collaboratively with itinerant special education staff (speech, OT, PT, etc.) and general education staff
• Plan for and supervises support staff
• Communicate with parents/caregivers
• Attend and participate in IEP, staff, and professional development meetings
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form

REASONING ABILITY:

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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 and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.