Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher
Wayne RESA
- Livonia, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Use appropriate motivational and classroom/behavior management for autistically impaired students.
- Provide classroom instruction in the following skill areas: self-care and grooming, essential elements, activities of daily living, social/emotional development, leisure time, personal adjustment, and work skills.
- Provide appropriate monitoring and evaluation to insure effective instruction.
- Implement daily activities consistent with an understanding of the developmental needs of the student.
- Initiate and maintain effective parent and community relationships.
- Develop understanding of the students’ long-term needs and provide specific skill building related to community-based instruction.
- Have a working knowledge of current special education teaching methods.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to develop a collaborative relationship with local and county consultants.
- Develop and provide functional communication systems and assistive technology expertise for students.
- Demonstrate ability in the development of behavior plans.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
- The district’s contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
- Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
- Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
- Optional “cash in lieu” of medical insurance for those who qualify.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance:
- The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
- Long-term disability coverage:
- The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members.
- Completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
- Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
- Longevity pay.
- Paid “act of God” days, such as snow days.
- Opportunity for career advancement.