POSTING DATE: May 1, 2023

CLASSIFICATION: ASD Special Education Teacher
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with AI endorsement.

LOCATION: Wattles Park Elementary

SUPERVISOR: Principal, Brent Swan

PAY RATE: Per Master Contract

STARTING DATE: August 2023

Please see the following job description for more information on the open position at Harper Creek Community Schools.
TO APPLY: Visit www.harpercreek.net and follow the Employment Opportunities links.

External Applicants must include the following documents with their electronic application:

• Cover Letter and resume including a review of experience appropriate to the position.
• Up-to-date credentials including at least two (2) recent letters of recommendation.
• Applicants with current employment as a teacher - Must submit most recent Evaluation Summary
• Transcript of Degree and graduate credit (student copy acceptable at this time)
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with AI endorsement.

Deadline for applying: May 8, 2023

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Please provide written notice for any special needs accommodation.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Title: Teacher of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Department: Special Education
Reports To: Principal
Approved By: Rob Ridgeway, Superintendent Date: 05/1/2023


SUMMARY: Implement educational and behavioral programs for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and implement all aspects of programming and instruction for students based on their educational needs.
• Evaluate student performance using formal and informal assessment activities.
• Process IEPs (Individualized Educational Plan) as federally mandated that outline the necessary supports, accommodations, and goals for each individual child encompassing academic and behavioral areas.
• Work with IEP Team to identify specific student needs.
• Plan and carry out IEPs.
• Regularly work with a team of professionals to give and receive feedback.
• Develop and implement behavioral classroom structures and behavioral programs for students, including positive behavior interventions and behavior intervention plans.
• Plan and carry out classroom activities, community-based instruction, and other related educational experiences.
• Consult and coordinate instruction, behavioral management, and other appropriate student services with other personnel who serve students with disabilities.
• Prepare and maintain lesson plans and documentation of student performance.
• Assist with planning curriculum, lessons, and teaching methods.
• Evaluate, assess, and screen students.
• Planning to meet individual students and program needs.
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports, and procedures including, but not limited to lesson plans, educational records, behavioral data, IEPC forms, classroom observation records, and student progress on IEP goals/objectives.
• Provide direction and information to teacher assistant(s).
• Travel to meet job requirements.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Participate/coordinate IEPT and other meetings as requested/required.
• Provide staff development and parent/guardian training as appropriate.
• Participate in IEPT, MET, CAT, and other meetings as appropriate.
• Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Board Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• May assist students with hygiene.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise students and teacher assistants assigned to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Classroom.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for full/temporary approval as a Teacher of the Autistic Impaired.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with AI endorsement.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, students, parents, and other personnel as appropriate.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Must have essential technology skills, i.e. skilled at using a PC computer, laptop, assistive communication devices/technology, and other educational technology and software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people. Must be organized and meet timeline requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may be exposed to continuous standing and walking and may occasionally run. The individual may frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk, squat, reach above the head, or reach forward and repeat the same gross and hand fine motion more than the average person. The employee may drive while on the job to reach different locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Employee engages in physical management of students in order to maintain a safe environment for the student and others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work indoors or outdoors and occasionally in temperatures above or below 100 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.