Special Education Teacher (RISE - Autism Program)

The JFK is seeking a Special Education Teacher for our Substantially Separate Autism program who will:

• Develop weekly lesson plans that contain all of the required components.
• Deliver instruction utilizing appropriate resources, equipment, materials, technology and instructional strategies.
• Provide differentiated instruction based on the student's individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.
• Utilize ABA methodologies in instruction with students as necessary. Implement comprehensive behavior support plans.
• Provide a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.
• Develop, teach, and review clear and concise classroom rules, routines, procedures, and expectations.
• Develop a daily/weekly schedule of instructional and non-instructional activities for each paraprofessional.
• Maintain constant and ongoing communication regarding students and all facets of the program. Train classroom assistants
• Follow the appropriate chain of command when questions, issues, and/or concerns arise.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork within the designated timelines. Prepare and complete MCAS and MCAS Alternative portfolio Manage behavioral crisis.

Terms: Salary and Work Year (182 days) per Unit A Teacher Contract