Job Abstract

General Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing programmatic and educational instruction to children with autism in the elementary school setting.
Essential Duties;
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Interprets the abilities and disabilities of students with autism; works cooperatively with students’ teachers to provide support and resources and assists teacher with class assignments for autism students;
• Observe and continue to monitor students with ASD and provide recommendations to the IEP team on changes which may benefit the education experience of the student;
• Collect data related to IEP goal, academic, and behavioral progress of students in the general education and special education setting and recommend changes if needed;
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with autism and related disabilities;
• Assists with development of curriculum planning and materials related to successful implementation of IEP;
• Develops short- and long-range goals for the student’s individualized education program (IEP);
• Maintains and provides accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
• Keeps abreast of recent developments in education for special education students and ASD and shows evidence of continuing professional growth;
• Create and deliver evidence-based lessons addressing social skills for students with ASD;
• Writes annual IEPs and amendments for students with ASD;
• Writes reports related to testing and observation of students with ASD;
• Administer assessments specific to students with ASD;
• Provides in-class support on best practices for working with students with ASD;
• Assist in transitions between levels and Least Restricted Environment;
• Works collaboratively with general and special education teachers to provide services and supports for students with ASD in the least restrictive environment;
• Able to be trained in crisis prevention and de-escalation system;
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge: of the learning characteristics of the autism spectrum disorder; of various methods of instruction of children with autism, including, but not limited to TEACCH, ABA, and PECS; of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavioral Support Approaches. Possess the ability to foster collaboration between all parties. Requires sound classroom management techniques and the ability to assist in I.E.P. development while writing measurable academic, social and behavioral goals.
Education and Experience:
Required: Bachelors Degree in appropriate related field. Have a current (or be eligible for) a Virginia Teaching License, with an endorsement to teach in Special Education. Successful experience/background in Autism.
Preferred: Masters Degree.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

LOCATION: South Anna Elementary School
WORK SCHEDULE: 10M – 217 DAYS – 7.25 HRS.
SALARY SCALE: TEACHER
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: CURRENT VA. TEACHING LICENSE W/SPECIAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT

Physical Conditions:
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, and other physical activities are required. Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals, regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching and significant pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions are also required. Required to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Attendance to meetings outside the normal duty hours may be required.
This job description is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties. Hanover County Public Schools retains the right to change job duties and assign other duties not included in the formal job description.
Rev. 10/08; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.