Special Education Teacher - Autism at The Creekside School

Job Summary

Job Summary

Organizational Relationships Reports to: Principal Coordinates with: Therapists, Classroom Staff, Consultants and Related Service Providers Management responsibilities: Serve as primary person for all Teachers, Teaching Assistants Minimum Qualifications Education/ Experience *Current Cleared California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Moderate-Severe or Mild/Moderate with an Autism Certificate attained or in progress is preferred) 3 years of experience as a lead teacher/educator in a classroom setting with students on the autism spectrum * 5 years experience working with those on the autism spectrum and/or working with students who are moderate to severely affected by a developmental disability in a professional setting * 3 years experience collaborating with other professionals (therapists, staff) on a student’s IEP team * 3 year of experience completing and presenting lesson plans, formal and informal assessments, progress reports, and IEPs for students with special needs * Knowledge and Abilities Have an extensive understanding (and the ability to demonstrate this understanding) of typical and atypical development of children, a variety of behavioral strategies/theories, how to work with those with severe sensory and communicative challenges, and the unique and individual learning styles of those with developmental disabilities. * Be familiar with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, and working with nonverbal students. * Be able to adapt and/or modify activities/curriculums to engage and teach each individual despite their challenges (physical, academic, emotional). * Be able to develop, implement, and model functional, experienced-based learning opportunities within a highly individualized curriculum. * Have the ability to take direction and follow through with tasks as assigned. * Be open to learning about and implementing new approaches used with children who have special needs through trainings, coaching

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