Autism Inclusion Support Teacher

Position:
Autism Inclusion Support Teacher

Campus:
Kranz Junior High School

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s):
Campus Principal

Pay Grade:
Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed:
Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

* Act as the case manager for students with Autism who are mainstreamed in the general education classroom

* Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students in the school environment and community

* Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment while utilizing effective and evidence-based approaches to meet the unique needs of students with Autism

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

* Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required general education and special education endorsements for assignments

* Demonstrated instructional competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

* Must be able to work in a flexible and cooperative manner with co-workers, supervisors, and students

* Walk a minimum of 3 miles a day

* Grade level understanding of math, writing and reading

* Basic computer skills

* Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Education Support for Students:

* Monitor student performance and progress

* On task behavior

* Data collection in accordance with their IEP or BIP goals

* Small group or individual testing

* STAAR testing

* Support the student inside and outside the classroom

* Assist in the classroom

* Assist in unstructured environments, i.e. assemblies, athletics

* Assist during transitions around the building

* Monitor the grade book for missing assignments or test failures

* Pull students to complete assignments

* Provide after school tutoring to bridge undeveloped academic concerns

* Develop and help to implement organizational skills that will work for each individual student

* Work with general education teachers to develop intervention strategies that support students in the classroom

* Alternative methods of instruction

* All other duties as assigned

Student Advocate:

* Consistently communication with parents, teachers, and administrators

* Make decisions based upon the best interest of each student

* Serve as a positive role model for students and practice the behaviors that are expected of the students

Mentor and Support Students with Emotional and/or Behavioral Concerns:

* Anger issues

* Classroom disruption

* Refusal

* Disorganization

* Impulsivity

Teach Social

Skills:

* In their natural environment

* In a pull-out social skills lesson

ARD Committee Meetings:

* Develop and write adaptive behavior/social skills IEP goals for Annual ARD

* Develop and write a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

* Update IEP goals every nine weeks and before Annual ARD

* Complete the Autism Supplement in ESPED

* Write a Transition Plan for students becoming 14 years of age and older

* Collect PLAAFP's from student's teachers

* Perform classroom observations for REEDs, when necessary

Parent Contact:

* Develop trusting relationships with parents/guardians

* Communicate events happening at school

* Initiate parent-teacher conferences for positive and corrective purposes

* Encourage/Solicit student and parent participation

* Collaborate with parents/guardians to bridge between home and school the approaches that are used with the students

Managing Paraprofessionals:

* Provide a schedule for paraprofessionals who will work with our students with Autism to follow

* Provide guidance and direction for paraprofessionals when dealing with students

* Provide feedback to paraprofessionals, minimum once weekly, regarding their ability to interact with and support students

Professional Development and Interactions:

* Be trained in evidence-based approaches for teaching students with Autism

* Participate in multiple staff development trainings that focus on working with students who have Autism

* Provide assistance for the training of other personnel

* Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times

* Actively participate in faculty and grade-level/department meetings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervise assigned teacher aide

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

* Maintain emotional control under stress

* Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

* Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment

* May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students

* Exposure to biological hazards