MS Special Educator, Autism Program - SY 24
Capital Village PCS
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- TARGET SENSORY-COGNITIVE SKILLS: Leverage the use of the Styer-Fitzgerald curriculum for functional academics to build students' ability to visualize and verbalize
- DATA ANALYSIS: Teachers and paraprofessionals collect daily data on students’ present levels of performance on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and curriculum goals, as well as target behaviors, in order to monitor progress, make instructional decisions and differentiate instruction.
- MULTIMODAL TEACHING & LEARNING: Employ a variety of technologies to supplement instruction, including iPads, computer-based programs, and SmartBoards. Additionally, you will utilize assistive technology, visual aids and supports.
- HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION: Partner with students’ families to create a positive and caring learning environment at school that connects with the home environment and supports students throughout their day.
- CASE MANAGEMENT CONSULT: Provide consultative support to the assigned case manager but not responsible for overseeing compliance and IEP documentation. It is the expectation that data sharing and consultation will be performed weekly/bi-weekly throughout the school year and participate in IEP meetings as appropriate
- ADAPTABILITY: Readily adjust approaches to a situation based on the needs of students. Flexible and responsive to need to change their classroom or program delivery to accommodate the student.
- RESTORATIVE DISCIPLINE: Participate in the design and implementation of an ABA-aligned restorative positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) program
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Acquire, synthesize, and extend knowledge of functional academic curriculum and research-based interventions including: structured teaching, applied behavior analysis, and relationship-based interventions
- COLLABORATION: Engage with outside agencies, service providers, and consultants to improve programming and opportunities for students with ASD. Assists school leaders and organizational partners in the collection and completion of required reports about the program and services, and other related duties as assigned.
- Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Prior experience working as a lead teacher and/or special educator
- Knowledgeable of Common Core State Standards and strategies to meet the academic, developmental, and functional needs of students
- Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic testing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, families, and community
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (oral and written)
- Bonus:
- Advanced degree, graduate-level certificates, or coursework in Autism Spectrum Disorders, communication/social skills, Applied Behavior Analysis, or similar
- Prior experience working with students with Autism in a specialized program