Autism Inclusion Support Teacher (Prek-3)

Autism Inclusion Support Teacher (Prek‑3)

Campus: San Leon Elementary School

Position Summary: Act as the case manager for students with Autism who are mainstreamed in the general education classroom. Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students in the school environment and community. Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment while utilizing effective and evidence‑based approaches to meet the unique needs of students with Autism. Provide instruction and accommodate lessons, strategies, and methods to meet the needs of students with autism.

Responsibilities and Duties
• Monitor student performance and progress
• Data collection in accordance with IEP or BIP goals
• Support the student inside and outside the classroom during transitions, unstructured times, and school activities
• Develop and implement instruction for students
• Work with general education teachers to develop strategies and alternative methods of instruction to support students in the classroom
• All other duties as assigned
• Advocate for students
• Consistent communication with parents, teachers, and administrators
• Make decisions based on the best interests of each student
• Mentor and support students with emotional and/or behavioral concerns
• Teach and practice social skills

ARD Committee Meetings
• Develop and write adaptive behavior/social skills IEP goals for Annual ARD
• Develop and write a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
• Update IEP goals every nine weeks and before Annual ARD
• Complete the Autism Supplement
• Collaborate with general education teachers regarding student performance and needs

Managing Paraprofessionals
• Provide a schedule for paraprofessionals who will work with students with Autism to follow
• Provide guidance and direction for paraprofessionals

Professional Development and Interactions
• Participate in multiple staff development trainings that focus on working with students who have Autism
• Provide assistance for the training of other personnel
• Actively participate in faculty and grade‑level/department meetings

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Supervise assigned teacher aide

Working Conditions

Mental and Physical Demands:
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment
• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non‑ambulatory students
• Walk a minimum of three miles daily

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required general education and special education endorsements
• Demonstrated instructional competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Must be able to work in a flexible and cooperative manner with co‑workers, supervisors, and students
• Grade level understanding of math, writing, and reading
• Basic computer skills
• Certified in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Job Requirements
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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