SPED Autism Teacher/ Instructional Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year - Secondary 6-12The SPED Autism Teacher/Instructional Coach will be responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of supporting students with instructional and behavioral programming needs within the partner site's specialized settings. Work in collaboration with partner site staff to develop, monitor and support district special education programs for academic and post-secondary success for students with disabilities. This position will work in close partnership with special education coordinators to provide general and specialized professional development, coach/model/teach in specialized settings, support the growth and development of partner site teaching staff and paraprofessionals. Specialized knowledge related to specific programs such as Life Skills, APPLE, ALE, Modified Learning, ECSE, AU, etc. will be utilized to develop and maintain effective instructional practices for children. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification Requirements:
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with Special Education Certification and Core Subject certification in corresponding grade levels
Minimum five years' experience as a classroom teacher in self contained settings (Life Skills, Autism and/or ECSE)
Valid driver's license with driving record that meets District requirements
Crisis Prevention institute (CPI) Non-violent Crisis Intervention Trained
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of behavioral, social, and academic support for students with challenging behaviors within the specialized programs (EC-12)
Knowledge of behavior and social skills intervention techniques and methodology
Knowledge of the creation of and monitoring of IEPs
Knowledge of research-based interventions for working with students with autism spectrum disorders and other low incidence disabilities in the self-contained settings
Knowledge of Life Skills, Autism and Early Childhood Special Education best practices
Ability to organize and interpret data to make recommendations for support of students and classrooms
Ability to coach and model instructional support appropriate for specialized classrooms.
Ability to develop and deliver training on instructional and behavior supports for students with disabilities in the self-contained setting.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
Experience:
Five years of experience working directly with students with autism spectrum disorders, low incidence disabilities, other developmental delays and/or challenging behaviors. Candidates should provide documentation of successful interventions for students fitting these descriptions.
Instructional Management:
Collaborate with teachers to design and develop behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and provide support to staff in implementing BIPs, classroom management and instructional strategies.
Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team, in student specific meetings/staffings and IEP meetings, as needed.
Assist in developing structured classroom settings, student behavior plans, specific intervention plans for students and assist in their implementation, including designing and making materials/behavioral charts, etc.
Assist with developing a support plan to support teachers in the specialized settings
Conduct ongoing follow up observations of progress on the classroom support plan and services for specific students and/or classrooms
Collaborate with educators to develop effective instructional programming for students with behavior and communication concerns
Student Management:
Model crisis prevention and proactive intervention strategies for special education teachers and assistants.
Consult with teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to assist in effective behavioral and instructional programming to meet individual student needs
Organization Improvement:
Analyze critical needs of students with autism
Work collaboratively to implement and improve programs
Keep abreast of new developments in the field by reading professional literature, attending seminars and relevant training opportunities, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
Follow district and department policies and procedures
Other Responsibilities:
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to the State Board of Education and local Board policy
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress
District-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned
Moderate lifting and carrying
Occasional need to manage student behavior through physical restraint
Exposure to biological hazards
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