Special Education Teacher - Autism

Job Summary

SUMMARY:

Responsible for designing and implementing a multi-sensory individualized educational plan (IEP) for each child in a self-contained classroom with up to 12 students or up to 14 students in the high school; and maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to effective individual diagnosis, prescription, correction and evaluation.

JOB DUTIES:

Reviews prior records of students in order to identify specific educational needs
Participates in IEP meetings in order to develop an educational plan that is also supportive of the student's therapeutic program; periodically assesses and reports accomplishments relative to IEP.
Works cooperatively within the multi-disciplinary milieu, therapeutic treatment setting with psychologists, child care staff, parents, various therapists and others to develop, implement, and facilitate each student's overall treatment plan and IEP.
Administers formal and informal assessments to determine baseline levels of functioning and measure student progress.
Utilizes current teaching methods and strategies to design lesson plans that will engage students in the learning process; ensures opportunities for all students to actively participate in the learning process; assigns homework that can be accomplished independently by the students.
Prepares lesson plans weekly for review of Principal; ensures plans are sufficiently detailed for substitute staff to follow in the event of an absence; ensures lessons comply with course of study from the local school district and the California State Frameworks.
Develops and implements effective behavior management techniques appropriate for students with autism and commensurate with the Agency's therapeutic and positive reinforcement philosophies; maintains a structured, organized and safe educational environment with posted classroom rules and schedules; models appropriate behaviors.
Develops and maintains individual and classroom records including progress reports, daily attend

Job Description / Essential Elements

Our Mission is to strengthen the Mind and Spirit of children with emotional, special learning, and developmental needs by providing specialized programs in a nurturing, caring and therapeutic environment.

Established in 1946, LeRoy Haynes Center has grown from a small operation serving just a handful of children into one of the largest and most comprehensive non-profit organizations of its kind, dedicated to helping children with special needs relating to emotional development, autism, Asperger’s Disorder, learning disabilities, abuse, neglect and abandonment. Nestled against the backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains, LeRoy Haynes Center's lush 21-acre campus is located in the city of La Verne at the east end of Los Angeles County.

We are currently seeking a highly qualified Special Education Teacher to teach students with along the Autism Spectrum. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing a multi-sensory individualized educational plan (IEP) for low and high functioning autistic children. This year-round position is full-time and includes benefits. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Plan the development of clearly defined goals and objectives

Utilize effective teaching strategies

Provide a safe and structured classroom environment

Ability to apply functional behavior assessment to problem behavior

Ability to assess for skills and deficits

Institute a comprehensive team approach

Requirements / Qualifications

Special Education Credential or credential eligible
Demonstrated skill in working with children with autism
Demonstrated skill in behavior management
Demonstrated skill in curriculum development
Ability to pass and utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (CPI) within three months of hire
Ability to pass and utilize First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire
Very effective oral and written communications