Autism Transition Skills Teacher

29 Acres

Little Elm (TX)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

29 Acres is seeking an Transition Academy Special Education Teacher to deliver classroom instruction and develop instructional, functional, and career curricula for adults with autism. You will lead training and provide supplemental instruction in residences to support generalization from classroom concepts to daily living.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field and experience with autism; a Texas teaching certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in psychology, education, special education, sociology, social work or related field.
Experience working with people with autism or other neurodiversity.
Teaching Certificate preferred.
2+ years of classroom experience.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Teach advanced life skills curriculum as a launching point for adults with autism into independent living.
Use Google Classroom platform for lessons and student materials.
Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ development.
Develop specialized functional classroom content and real-world applications.
Provide life skills training for planning activities, vocational training, budgeting, cooking, social events.
Plan and apply research-based instructional strategies, materials, and equipment.
Provide ongoing feedback including grading and monthly progress meetings.
Train life skills coach and staff on generalization to home settings.