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The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing individualized, evidence-based instruction to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a private school setting. This role focuses on developing academic, behavioral, communication, and social skills through structured teaching, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing individualized, evidence-based instruction to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a private school setting. This role focuses on developing academic, behavioral, communication, and social skills through structured teaching, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's needs
- Deliver instruction using evidence-based practices such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, and other structured teaching strategies
- Adapt curriculum materials to meet diverse learning styles and developmental levels
- Provide direct instruction in academic, communication, social, and daily living skills
- Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity
- Use positive behavior supports and reinforcement strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors
- Collect and analyze behavioral data to inform instructional decisions
- Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor student progress
- Maintain accurate and timely data collection on academic and behavioral goals
- Use data to modify teaching strategies and interventions
- Work closely with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress
- Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and professional development
- Maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment
- Supervise paraprofessionals or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) as assigned
- Ensure compliance with school policies and state/federal regulations
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or related field.
- Valid state teaching certification in Special Education (preferred)
- Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Knowledge of ABA principles and data collection methods preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with verbal behavior programming
- Familiarity with assistive communication devices (AAC)
- Crisis prevention/intervention training (e.g., CPI)
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Private school setting specializing in autism education
- Small classroom sizes with high staff-to-student ratios
- May involve physical activity including lifting, assisting with mobility, or managing behaviors
- Ability to stand, walk, and engage actively throughout the day
- Ability to lift up to 25-50 pounds as needed
- Ability to respond quickly to student behaviors to ensure safety
- Paid breaks off (summer, winter, fall and spring!)
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and school holidays
- Professional development opportunities
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