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Autism Teacher

Berrien County Schools Consortium

Berrien Springs, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Certified - Special Education (K-12) - Teacher
Job Number 4600285959
Start Date 08/11/2023
Open Date
Closing Date
BERRIEN REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY
Position Announcement
Job Title:
Autism Teacher
Location:
Lighthouse Education Center
Start Date:
August 11, 2023
Salary Range/
Level:
Per the Master Agreement
Terms of
Employment:
Per the Master Agreement
Date Posted:
July 26, 2023
Application Deadline:
When filled
Application
Process:
A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at Berrienresa.org - Administrative Services -Human Resources - job opportunities.
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
Berrien RESA is a dynamic organization committed to providing a wide variety of quality educational supports to school districts, children and families. We coordinate and deliver services and programs focused on student achievement, leadership and collaboration to advance excellence in education. Diversity, equity and inclusion are important to our organization. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups (e.g. race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) that will contribute to the enrichment of ideas and perspectives and best support those we serve.
Job Description
What you will do:
  • Utilize a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing student response to intervention and make modifications as needed to ensure all children are successful
  • Act as a case coordinator by preparing for, participating in, and ensuring IEP implementation according to the school process
  • Ability to align student goals and objectives with district and state standards
  • Competent using a variety of technology applications related to both classroom management and the instructional process
  • Provide opportunities for students to develop employability skills and work-related behaviors
  • Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
  • Comply with Medicaid billing procedures
  • Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment
  • Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
  • Maintain accurate and timely records, including collecting and recording data relative to student performance on individual goals and objectives
  • Conduct required formal and informal evaluations to measure students' progress
  • Comply with state and district policy on the use of seclusion and restraint
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and agency representatives
  • Comply with all Michigan and Federal Special Education law/requirements
  • Follows established policies/procedures regarding student medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans, etc.
  • Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffing and other required district and building activities.
  • Develop a schedule to maximize instructional time and lesson plans reflecting student goals
  • Provide home based activities, when appropriate
  • Evaluate and order instructional materials needed to provide quality programming
  • Promote self-advocacy with secondary students through involvement in the IEP/ITP process
  • Direct paraprofessionals assigned to program or specific student
  • Participate in professional development opportunities
  • Support school improvement plans
  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Autism Programs
Need to Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Valid Michigan teaching certificate with approval to teach cognitively impaired, emotionally impaired, or autistic impaired students

What we offer:
  • Competitive wages
  • Health Insurance plan
  • Dental, vision and life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid leave time
  • Retirement benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • District-supported professional development

Working Conditions:
  • Works in a school and/or office environment.
  • May include travel.
  • The preceding data is intended to convey information about the job and its responsibilities, and is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities and working conditions associated with it.

Notice of Non-discrimination
It is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Telephone 269-471-7725, fax 269-471-2941.
Endorsements SA - Cognitive Impairment, SE - Emotionally Impaired, SV - Autism Spectrum Disorder
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