Special Education Teacher - Autism

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher - Autism to work at a facility in Charleston , SC . These are registry positions with our company.



Pay Rate: $37 / hour

The ideal candidate will hold certification in one of the following areas: multicategorical, emotional or intellectual disabilities. Most importantly, we are seeking a teacher who is experienced in working with students with aggressive behaviors. The teacher is supported by 2 teacher assistants. In addition, the class will be supported by the BCBA and RBTs once they are hired.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

Must meet standards for SC State Board of Education teacher certification

OTHER SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

Certification in one of the following area(s) is required:

Special Education - Mental Disabilities Special Education - Severe Disabilities

Special Education - Multi-Categorical

Special Education - Emotional Disabilities

Special Education - Educable Mentally Disabled

Special Education - Trainable Mentally Disabled

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and appropriately document an educational program that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of assigned students;

2. Create an instructional environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students;

3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. to communicate those objectives to students;

4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;

5. Assess student performance on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;

6. Use data-based decision making to adjust instructional strategies, methods, and materials to improve student performance;

7. Collaborate with colleagues, students and/or parents to facilitate and improve student engagement;

8. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;

9. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively, with department head or principal, evaluate their job performance;

10. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence; and

11. Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. 12. Activities of daily living, such as toileting and feeding, may be required based on the needs of the assigned students.

SECONDARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components; Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time; Must have patience, compassion, and a keen desire to work with children; Work is performed in a normal heated or air-conditioned School environment; Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.