| Location | MIDLAND, TX |
POSITION: SPED Autism Support Teacher
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 187
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary
DIVISION:
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university
Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified
Valid Special Education teaching certificate
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program
EXPERIENCE: Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training
POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Provide students who have been identified with Autism with the appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Major Responsibilities
Instructional Management
Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD
Committee process for each student assigned.
preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board
policies, administrative regulations.
student groups involved.
goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Provide classroom support to teachers working with students with autism and related disorders.
Student Growth and Development
Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress required.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor
outside activities approved by the school.
School/Organization Climate
interests of students.
Provide demonstrations of teaching and modeling of effective practices in teaching autistic students.
Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies,
administrative regulations, and students' IEP.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.
School/Organization Improvement
Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school''s mission.
Personnel Management
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
School/Community Relations
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
Participate in the district professional development program.
Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards
and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
Policy Implementation
teachers.
required.
Other Duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable
Qualification Requirements
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher
Certification Program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.
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 will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required. Ability to complete and utilize physical intervention training.
Equipment used
Telephone
Computer and printer
Calculator
Copy Machine, Scanner, Google Programs, Virtual Meeting Platforms
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.