POSITION SUMMARY

To provide specially designed instruction that aligns with each student’s Individual Education Plan intervention goals, to Preschool through 2ndGrade students on the Autism Spectrum attending the Autism Learning Center. Works collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other related service providers to develop objective, measurable goals and determine appropriate accommodations for individualized student education programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meets and ensures Intervention IEP minutes are met with students in a classroom or 1:1 setting.

2. Writes IEP goals in coordination with each student’s local school district and with input from parents, teachers, therapists and other related service providers. Provides specific input to local districts to ensure that IEP is appropriate and is amended per ODE process as needed.

3. Completes ETR assessments and reports as needed, coordinating with the student’s home district.

4. Completes quarterly progress reports, in line with ODE and OASP standards.

5. Supervises Teachers and Instructional Assistants/Aides in the classroom, per required IEP minutes and in line with the Ohio Autism Scholarship Program requirements.

6. Coordinates, plans and attends whenever possible, IEP and ETR meetings with local school districts.

7. Completes all required paperwork including assessments, data collection, progress notes, and prepares reports and presentations as needed.

8. Develops and maintains effective relationships with all stakeholders, including parents, other team members and special education personnel, focusing on exceeding customer expectations of the services provided.

9. Coordinates the scheduling of routine, or as needed meetings with parents, team members and others, participating as appropriate to ensure that communications provided to the parents and other involved personnel about programming goals, classroom activities, progress, strategies used, and specific concerns are accurate and consistent with the team’s subjective and objective findings.

10. Attends inservices and seminars for professional growth and presents the information as appropriate. Maintains appropriate professional licensure requirements as IS

11. Leads and/or participates in meetings, committees and agency events to promote continuous improvement and Abilities First in the community.

12. Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Autism Learning Center or Executive Director.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 1st grade
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person