Autism Teacher (Grades 6-8) — IEP & MDT Collaboration

Kennewick; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennewick School District is seeking a Tier III Autism Teacher to provide educational programming for students with autism in grades 6-8. You will prepare lessons, develop integrated curricula, and implement IEPs with school-to-work components in collaboration with the MDT and families.

The role requires maintaining current IEPs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and modeling professional conduct while communicating progress to parents.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate with endorsement in Special Education.
• Satisfactory Evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the educational programming of students with autism in grades 6-8 as placed by the district in the program.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Participate in the development of an integrated curriculum with other curricular area classes and its implementation into instruction.
• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEP’s) including school-to-work transition components.
• Maintain current IEP’s and monthly student information reports as well as serving as the IEP case manager for students on their caseload.
• Plan appropriate programs for students in conjunction with Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) members and parents.
• Write goals and objectives that facilitate and measure student growth.
• Regularly monitor the progress of students, making changes in programming if appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for productive use of the classroom educational assistants.
• Communicate regularly and pro-actively with students and parents regarding progress and behavior.
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with others.
• Attend and participate in faculty and team meetings.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student and family information.
• Consult with administrators, regular education teachers, community agencies, the court system and the specialists about the educational programming of students with disabilities, as appropriate.
• Work with school and district level experts in designing a personal, social, and responsibility program to best fit the needs to the students in the program
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration with MDT

IEP development

Team teaching

Education

Washington State Teacher's Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Email communications

Job description

Kennewick School District is seeking a Tier III Autism Teacher to provide educational programming for students with autism in grades 6-8. You will prepare lessons, develop integrated curricula, and implement IEPs with school-to-work components in collaboration with the MDT and families.

The role requires maintaining current IEPs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and modeling professional conduct while communicating progress to parents.