Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Teacher

About the role

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Teacher position is designed to provide specialized instruction to students on the autism spectrum, focusing on maximizing their academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills. This role involves designing and delivering instruction in the least restrictive environment, integrating technology, differentiating instruction, and using data-driven progress monitoring to address individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) based on evaluation data and research-based practices.
• Support student learning in the least restrictive environment.
• Integrate technology use in the classroom.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure student progress.
• Document student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions.
• Collaborate with all service providers, general education teachers, and other staff to assist in providing support and documentation for the implementation and review of existing evaluation data processes.
• Provide support to general education classroom teachers.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate behavior support plans.
• Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid Billing.
• Maintain an electronic log to document student’s goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.
• Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and student success team process as appropriate.
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives including positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives.
• Utilizes appropriate Crisis Prevention Techniques (CPI) to manage verbally & physically aggressive situations.
• Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email, and/or home visits, including communicating student progress.
• Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences as required.
• Participate in special education/building/district meetings as directed by the special education supervisor.
• Plans and directs the daily work of assigned support staff, ensuring all instructional practices and behavioral interventions align with student IEPs, data collection requirements, and classroom expectations.
• Models effective instructional and behavioral strategies while providing real-time guidance and feedback to staff regarding student supervision and the implementation of educational programs.
• Manages staff performance and utilization by addressing minor procedural concerns directly and collaborating with building administrators on significant issues in accordance with district procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification.
• Special Education endorsement in ASD preferred, or other special education endorsement with willingness to add ASD.
• Must meet State of Michigan Professional Development requirements.
• Previous experience with students with disabilities.
• CPI, CPR, and First Aid certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire date.