Description

Judevine Center for Autism is now hiring a full time teacher for our school in Louisiana, Missouri. This position is responsible for creating and delivering academic instruction, as well as social and life skills to students with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.

• Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory, and perceptual, motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
• Provide coaching and modeling on all academic programming
• Implement evidence-based strategies for students with autism
• Ensure compliance with school district procedures, state, and federal laws in relation to Special Education and Individual Education Plans
• Assess educational needs and progress of students
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans for students
• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
• Assist with collection of data for Behavior Plans
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs
• Monitor student behavior, social development, or health
• Collaborate with others to develop, evaluate, or revise programming
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations
• Facilitate Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and develop IEP document
• Report progress and status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, therapists, and other professionals, as required 

Requirements

• Knowledge of effective strategies for young children with autism
• Knowledge of autism and proven skills in implementing best-practices related to the instruction and behavior management of students with autism
• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, strategies, testing, etc.
• Exemplary oral and written communication, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity, and consistency of thought
• Exceptional organizational time management and project management skills
• Proficient with computers and software (Microsoft office suite)
• Self-motivated strategic thinker with strong analytic skills
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and peers
• Ability to accept supervision and cooperate with change and be flexible
• Must complete required documentation accurately and timely
• Be able to manage the classroom despite challenging behavior

Must have Bachelors degree in Special Education with teaching Certificate in Missouri. 

Salary starting at $50,000