Teacher, Autism Support (5-8 Itinerant and Supplemental)

Collegium Charter School; Exton (PA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Collegium Charter School seeks an Autism Support Teacher to develop and implement an effective program for students in the Autism Support track (5-8 itinerant and supplemental). The role collaborates with classroom teachers to adapt instruction and supports IEP goals.

This full-time, school-year position requires PA Special Education PK-8 certification (autism endorsement preferred); strong communication skills; ability to manage behavior and collect progress data; and commitment to inclusive

Qualifications

• PA Special Education PK-8 certification required; autism endorsement preferred.
• Experience with Verbal Behavior Program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence teaching with a track record of impacting student achievement.
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to change.

Responsabilités

• Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion.
• Complete all necessary special education forms.
• Determine student progress by collecting and monitoring data.
• Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings.
• Calmly and effectively deal with student problem behavior.
• Implement empirically supported behavioral interventions.
• Establish an instructional/learning environment for students to reinforce appropriate behavior.
• Develop instructional activities to meet students’ IEP goals.
• Submit reports in a timely manner to coincide with IEP review meetings.
• Enforces school codes and policies; promotes good citizenship.
• Maintain confidentiality of school and student information.

Connaissances

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Formation

PA Special Education (PK-8) Teacher Certification

Autism endorsement preferred

Outils

Computer basics

Description du poste

Job Description

Title: Teacher, Autism Support (5-8 Itinerant and Supplemental)

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Instructional Assistant, Autism Support

Employee Type: Full-Time, School Year Only, Salaried, Exempt

Summary

The Autism Support Teacher will develop and implement an effective educational program for the students assigned to the Autism Support program; assist classroom teachers in developing plans/strategies for student success; creatively design and assign activities that modify the general curriculum to appropriately meet students' needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion
• Complete all necessary special education forms
• Determine student progress by collecting and monitoring appropriate data
• Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings
• Calmly and effectively deal with student problem behavior
• Understand and implement empirically supported behavioral interventions
• Establish an instructional/learning environment for students to reinforce appropriate student behavior
• Develop a variety of instructional activities to meet the students' individual goals/objectives based on the student's IEP
• Submit reports in a timely manner to coincide with IEP review meetings
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree and PA Special Education (PK-8) Teacher Certification. Autism endorsement preferred. If certification is from a different state, PA certification must be obtained within determined a timeframe.
• Experience with Verbal Behavior Program preferred
• Demonstrated competence teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement
• Demonstrated competence as a special education teacher.
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site