ASD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

ASD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

JobID: 15702 Position Type: Special Education/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 3/24/2026 Location: Auburn Elementary District: Avondale School District

AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION POSTED: ELEMENTARY LEVEL ASD CLASSROOM TEACHERS SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027 FTE: 1.0 LOCATION: AUBURN ELEMENTARY

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job
• Collect accurate ongoing data on childrens programming
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff members
• Provide direct instruction for ASD certified students, in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, and social skills
• Provide direction to classroom paraeducators
• Demonstrate the ability to assess students progress
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress
• Remain in compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations that govern Special Education.
• Proficient in facilitation, writing, and implementing IEPs and Behavior Plans
• Develop IEPs that are in compliance with goals and objectives that provide for educational benefit
• Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing assistive technology for students with ASD
• Assist students with basic needs including feeding, toileting, etc.
• Perform the other duties as requested by the Administrator.
• Promote parent and school community education in the area of autism
• Promote student philanthropy for those affected by autism

QUALIFICATIONS: The individual selected for this assignment will be the one who offers the best combination of qualities in accordance with the following standards and requirements:

• Current Michigan Certification with appropriate endorsement for Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred or enrolled in a planned program
• A minimum of two years of successful special education or support service working with ASD classrooms.
• Knowledge of the techniques of modification and accommodations as they relate to the general education curriculum.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of ASD and how ASD instruction should be delivered.
• Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Plans
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification
• Proficient in facilitation, writing, and implementing IEPs and Behavior Plans
• Ability to meet physical demands, including, but not limited to: run, kneel, sit on the floor and rise from the floor, and ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Should have a high energy level and the ability to respond quickly to a variety of situations.
• Evidence of the candidates ability demonstrated through:
• Excellent communication skills
• A conceptual understanding of human growth and development, learning theories and teaching methodologies, special education service delivery models, and state and federal rules related to special education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Master Agreement EVALUATION: Per Master Agreement RATE OF PAY: Per Master Agreement