Special Education Teacher Intern

Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher Intern is responsible for managing a classroom, designing and implementing curriculum, supporting staff, and collaborating with parents and other professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enriching and meaningful curriculum and activities focused on functional skills while addressing each student’s IEP goals.
• Support classroom team in maintaining ongoing data tracking systems regarding behavior, goal progress, and any other areas needed for all students and provide quarterly progress reports.
• Maintain and demonstrate the MAC model of positivity, compassion, and collaboration at all times.
• Direct participation in all daily activities, including physical education, community outings, special events, art, music, etc.
• Supervise, coach and manage (including training and evaluations) a team of 7 - 8 instructional aides in executing program model and philosophy.
• Develop and implement all IEPs for each student on their caseload (e.g., annual, triennial, transition, exit, etc.) in collaboration with all IEP team members (parents, group home, OT, SLP, admin, etc.).
• Design and implement effective behavior intervention plans for all students, based on analysis of recorded data.
• Attend and participate in training on the Morgan Autism Center Model.

Experience and Requirements

• Current Education Specialist Credential (moderate to severe).
• Open to those who may have an intern credential, an emergency credential, and/or currently enrolled in a teaching credential program.
• Ability to read and write English at a professionally appropriate level.
• Ability to navigate pertinent technology (e.g., computers, tablets, Boardmaker, etc.).
• Experience working as a credentialed teacher in a special ed classroom.
• Remain enrolled and in good standing with Credential Program, including completing all requirements thereof.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Speak and hear effectively.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Salary and Position Classification

• Exempt Position
• Full-Time
• $75,705

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Employee paid 100%)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retailment 403a & 403b

Schedule

• Monday to Friday (8:15 AM - 3:30 PM)
• 210 workdays (View Work Calendar HERE)

Occasional Off-hour work is required

Location

In-person

DEI Statement

Morgan Autism Center’s intent is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or other protected class status as defined by applicable law. This policy covers all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training and compensation.