Teacher for the Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:           

• Current Michigan Certification with appropriate endorsement for specified subject area (SV - Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Ability to successfully teach students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive impairment and challenging behavior.
• Ability to teach basic living skills, communication, pre-vocation and functional academics.
• Proficiency in developing Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performancemance statements, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Proficiency in implementing IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Must be willing to assist students with basic needs including feeding, toileting, etc.
• Must be familiar with Michigan curriculum standards and alternative assessments and curriculum.
• Ability to modify and make accommodations to general education curriculum.
• Must attend and successfully complete CPI training ASAP (at the next available training in district/county) and maintain certification annually or next available training.
• Must attend trainings as directed by the supervisor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Endorsement in Cognitive Impairment.
• TEACCH Training or Structured Learning Systems for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

 
SALARY:               
In accordance with the current WBEA Master Agreement
 

The West Bloomfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. For further information you may contact Dr. Johanna Mracna, Deputy Superintendent of Talent Development and Management at 248.865.6426 or Sonja James, Executive Director of Educational Equity and Inclusion, at 248.865.6493.