Teacher Consultant-Autism Spectrum Disorder

TEACHER CONSULTANT

Autism Spectrum Disorder

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree in Education with an Autism Spectrum Disorder endorsement.

2. Experience in working with children with developmental disabilities, communication and educational special needs.

3. Three years of satisfactory experience teaching children with autism and be eligible for approval as a teacher consultant.

4. Ability to communicate teaching techniques and behavioral management to MISD and LEA staffs.

5. Ability to acquire, maintain, and apply for educational data in a meaningful manner.

6. Ability to represent the MISD in a positive manner to the public, LEAs, parents, and other professionals.

7. Ability to engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement.

8. Technology fluency for developing and delivering professional learning content (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Apps).

9. Ability to work positively with other professionals as a team member with the ability to function without direct supervision.

10. Collaborate with individuals internal and external to the organization.

11. Possess a willingness and openness to feedback.

12. Effective and proactive communication skills.

13. Understand MDE three-tier behavior objection system demonstrated by writing annual instructional, objective, and performance objectives.

14. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Macomb Intermediate School District may find appropriate and acceptable.

15. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBLITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Support staff members in developing and implementing plans to improve student learning.

2. Collaborate with local district teachers and building teams/administrators to utilize best practice strategies for students with IEPs.

3. Provide county-wide and/or district professional development

4. Support local district staff in the following:

a. Modeling evidence-based strategies within classrooms.

b. Demonstrating lessons that reflect research-based best practices.

c. Assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

d. Provide coaching sessions, follow-up, and on-going feedback to individual and small groups of teachers (i.e. ECSE or CI)

e. Work with teachers in response to instructional, behavioral, communication, or sensory needs of their students.

f. Attend State-Wide professional training and initiatives and share information with staff.

g. Provide resources to teachers (i.e. PD’s, workshops, sample materials, books, etc.).

5. Create professional relationships with teachers and administrators.

6. Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance and improved classroom environment.

7. Encourage professional growth and provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers.

8. Assist teachers with designing instructional plans based on assessment data and culturally responsive practices.

9. Assist teachers in creating materials that are aligned with curriculum.

10. Instruct and support teachers with curriculum software products, and classroom/curriculum related technologies.

11. Support and assist with the implementation of various instructional programs

12. Participate in goal/plan setting and evaluation with tools such as the CETA

13. Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.

14. Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies.

15. Develops resources for Tier1, 2, and 3 interventions

16. Manage time and schedule flexibility that maximizes teacher schedules and learning.

WORK LOCATION: To Be Determined

WORKYEAR: 186 Days (with the opportunity to work additional days based upon availability of funds)

UNION: Position would be within the Macomb Intermediate Federation of Teachers

SALARY: Direct Service and Degree Specialist salary schedule of the MIFT Master Agreement

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

APPLY ONLINE: www.misd.net. Applications will be accepted online until this position is filled.

INQUIRIES CAN BE MADE TO:

Mr. David Rilley

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Operations

Macomb Intermediate School District

44001 Garfield Road

Clinton Township, MI 4

586-228-3311

The Macomb Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Applicants seeking employment may request reasonable accommodation under ADA and may be subject to post-offer physical examination and background check with the Michigan State Police Department.