Special Education Teacher – Strides Program (grades 4 and 5)*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• STRIDES Program Teacher (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
• Work year is 182 days with a six (6) week summer component which is contingent upon the student's IEP.
• Writing and implementing Individualized Educational Programs, data collection and conduct assessments/evaluations.
• Facilitate annual reviews, and participate in IEP meetings, including completing all documents required, completing necessary assessments and developing the IEP and goals and objectives.
• Familiarity with the ACE program for student data collection and goal setting.
• Assist students with the development of social and emotional skills
• Utilization of an ABA methodology, responsible for all ongoing data collection
• Work in collaboration with school psychologist, district BCBA, classroom teacher, administration and all other related service providers to develop and implement individualized behavior plans
• Ability to assist student(s) with both academic and social/emotional goals as stated in the IEP
• Act as a liaison between home and school
• Participate in Safety-Care training
• Training of the STRIDES program educational assistants in relevant behavior management and data collection techniques
• Collaborate with the building principal to identify and schedule professional development opportunities
• Other related duties as assigned
• Six week summer component Included with position.