Special Education Autism Teacher Standard

Overview

Under the general supervision of an administrator, a special education teacher will be assigned a caseload and will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and/or instructional unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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This list of essential duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Planning and Preparation:
  Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
• Designs and implements coherent and differentiated instruction and student assessments aligned with the Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
• Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implements Individual Education Plans (IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
• Analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of students, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners.

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Maintains a positive, orderly, safe, accessible and academically focused learning, resource-rich environment.
• Manages classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.

• Communicates learning expectations to students.
• Engages students in learning.
• Utilizes discussion and questioning techniques.
• Embeds assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.

• Maintains accurate records and IEPs as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.
• Supports, communicates and works professionally with administrators, staff and community and follows all protocols consistent with WCSD procedures.
• Makes a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
• Reflects on teaching. Participates in a professional community. Participates in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Works as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.

Special Education teachers can be assigned as Resource Special Education teachers or to specific specialized programs within the Special Education umbrella. When assigned to a specialized program, all above duties apply, as does the information tied to the specific program. The following program descriptions are provided for context.

• EC - Early Childhood/Pre-K: serves 3–5 year olds with disabilities; instruction addresses development and readiness skills. (Job Code: 0726)
• EC SIP - Early Childhood/SIP: focuses on social-emotional development and behavior in a small group setting. (Job Code: 0725)
• EC STRAT - Early Childhood/Strategies: focuses on communication and social-emotional skills for students, often with Autism; data collection for progress. (Job Code: 0732)
• MA - Multi Age: services in a multi-age setting with small group instruction. (Job Code: 0728)
• IK - Integrated Kindergarten: co-teaching model with kindergarten standards. (Job Code: 0730)
• CLS - Comprehensive Life
  
  Skills:
  
  focuses on cognitive and social skills aligned with Nevada standards. (Job Code: 0729)
• SIP - Social Intervention Program: supports students with significant emotional/behavioral needs within the regular setting. (Job Code: 0727)
• CLS/SIP: combined CLS and SIP practices in certain classrooms. (Job Code: 0737)
• Various specialized roles (e.g.,…