(1.0) Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher

About the role

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Teacher's major responsibility within Western Wayne County is to work directly with students, parents, teachers, and other resource personnel to screen, assess and intervene to assist school teams in determining appropriate options for students with or suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, engaging, and positive classroom climate and culture
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Evaluate students through the use of formal and informal evaluation procedures to assess strengths and challenges of the students
• Provide classroom instruction in the following skill areas: self-care, essential elements, activities of daily living, social/emotional development, leisure time, personal adjustment, and work skills
• Implement daily activities consistent with an understanding of the developmental needs of the student
• Maintain student records in accordance with school, district, state, and federal guidelines and statutes
• Participate in professional learning teams at the district and school level
• Establish and teach expectations for student behavior to provide a safe and respectful classroom environment
• Identify student needs and work collaboratively with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students
• Communicate with students, parents and school staff on student progress
• Administer and monitor IEP accommodations and progress monitoring on IEP goals and objectives
• Supervise and oversee classroom staff and students throughout the assigned workday

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the area of special education
• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in autism spectrum disorder
• Commitment to securing full certification as soon as possible
• Passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Skills in individualizing instruction
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of positive behavioral supports and interventions
• Experience implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework preferred

Qualifications

• Absence of criminal convictions that would prevent employment in a school setting
• Ability to pass a background check

Benefits

• Traditional pension
• Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution
• Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF)
• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days

Pay

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association.

Schedule

The schedule will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association.