ASD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
JobID: 14644 Position Type: Special Education/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 11/12/2025 Location: Woodland Elementary District: Avondale School District
Additional Information:
AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION POSTED: ELEMENTARY LEVEL ASD CLASSROOM TEACHER SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026 FTE: 1.0 LOCATION: WOODLAND ELEMENTARY
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery • Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job • Collect accurate ongoing data on children's programming • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff members • Provide direct instruction for ASD certified students, in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, and social skills • Provide direction to classroom paraeducators • Demonstrate the ability to assess students progress • Communicate with parents regarding student progress • Remain in compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations that govern Special Education • Proficient in facilitation, writing, and implementing IEPs and Behavior Plans • Develop IEPs that are in compliance with goals and objectives that provide for educational benefit • Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing assistive technology for students with ASD • Assist students with basic needs including feeding, toileting, etc. • Perform the other duties as requested by the Administrator
Promote parent and school community education in the area of autism Promote student philanthropy for those affected by autism
QUALIFICATIONS:
The individual selected for this assignment will be the one who offers the best combination of qualities in accordance with the following standards and requirements:
• Current Michigan Certification with appropriate endorsement for Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred or enrolled in a planned program • A minimum of two years of successful special education or support service working with ASD classrooms • Knowledge of the techniques of modification and accommodations as they relate to the general education curriculum • Demonstrates a full understanding of ASD and how ASD instruction should be delivered • Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Plans • Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification • Proficient in facilitation, writing, and implementing IEPs and Behavior Plans • Ability to meet physical demands, including, but not limited to: run, kneel, sit on the floor and rise from the floor, and ability to lift 40 pounds • Should have a high energy level and the ability to respond quickly to a variety of situations • Evidence of the candidate's ability demonstrated through: • Excellent communication skills • A conceptual understanding of human growth and development, learning theories and teaching methodologies, special education service delivery models, and state and federal rules related to special education
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Per Master Agreement
EVALUATION:
Per Master Agreement
RATE OF PAY:
Per Master Agreement