SY 26/27 Special Education Teacher (Westminster)

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is a multifaceted special education program, designed specifically for students with emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities or other educational challenges. Austin Centers currently serves over a thousand students per year from more than 100 school districts and charter schools on all our campuses. Our Vision: To ignite a brighter tomorrow for every child and youth, regardless of their struggles, by providing unwavering support, world-class education, and a nurturing environment.

Job Summary The Certified Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities under the direction of the campus Principal and Superintendent with direct support from the program coordinator. This role also requires the evaluation and assessment of student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandate due process procedures and functions as IEP manager to assigned students. This position is open to our High School need.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following: Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustment to instructional techniques.

Requirements

Complies with all school, board of director policies, and all state/federal rules and regulations. Supports in special education evaluations and reevaluations. Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.

Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate sources as provided through The ACES approved curriculum. Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies. Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.

Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed. Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP. Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with TSS (Para-pros) team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies for the classroom and team.

Serves as primary contact for parents/guardians. Works directly with parents/guardians, districts, and charter referral sources. Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following.

Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community providers regarding the students. Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures. Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities outside the classroom.

Performs other duties of a like or similar nature apparent or assigned. Trains and provides consultation to classroom TSS (para-pros) regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Knowledge Skills and Ability Required: Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.

Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and public. Knowledge and skills in working with children with behavior and emotional disabilities.