Special Education Certified Teacher
The Autism Treatment Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Certified Teacher to join our team.
The Certified Teacher will provide individualized and small-group instruction to children with autism, develop educational programming that supports each learner's unique needs, and collaborate with behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and families to help students achieve their educational and developmental goals. Develop, assist, and supervise Teacher's Assistants in the development of IEP, IHP, IDT, ISP, and treatment plans for autistic children. Provide daily training to teach consumers to attain and maintain the skills necessary to achieve maximum functional independence and academic success. Support and promote the rights of consumers and function effectively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Hours:
Full-time
Monday-Friday
8 am - 4:30 pm (with a 30-minute lunch)
Year-round
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, individualized instruction aligned with each student's educational goals.
- Develop lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate educational and behavioral strategies into daily programming.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate educational documentation.
- Conduct ongoing assessments to inform instructional planning.
- Foster a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
- Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and educational recommendations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff training, and professional development activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state educational standards and organizational policies.
- Assist in the supervision of Teacher's Assistants.
- Assist with student behaviors using agency-approved SAMA techniques.
- Follow instructions provided by the supervisor (Educational Coordinator/CT).