Teacher Of Students With Autism
- Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans and prepares instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students, considering the Virginia Standards of Learning, local requirements and physical, emotional, and academic levels of development. - Instructs students in all areas specified by the IEP- Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques; i.e., hands-on, student interaction, lecture, group work, etc., to present instructional content to the students- Plans, integrates and utilizes technology for classroom instruction- Utilizes assistive technology and specialized equipment- Works with students to increase motivation, provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to students for all learning activities- Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports- Participates in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process- Administers, interprets, and reports standardized test results for purposes of evaluating educational progress and determining eligibility for special education- Participates in staff, department, and special education committee meetings as required- Maintains a system of record keeping and data collection following required procedures as outlined in the Special Education Manual.- Collaborates, in a co-teaching situation, with general education classroom teacher to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, ensure implementation of student’s required accommodations and/or modifications, provide curriculum coordination between general and special education, and evaluate the student’s educational progress
