Elementary Autism Special Education Teacher

4 weeks ago


Newark New Jersey, United States Uncommon Schools North Star Academy Full time
Job Description

The Autism Special Education Classroom Teacher is passionate about assisting in the development of individual and small group instruction to meet the unique needs of Autistic students. The Special Education Autism Classroom Teacher holds primary responsibility for providing academic services and collaborating with related service providers for students who require a specialized self-contained program to thrive academically, behaviorally, and socially.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Autism Special Education Classroom Teacher will:

Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students, both in and out of school

Show unwavering commitment to urban youth with disabilities achieving greatness

Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students are continuously progressing towards their IEP goals

Design and implement curricula and activities that meet the needs of the students in the special education program and to meet individualized academic standards

Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards

Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices

Provide individualized and consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that students observe the individual behavior plans and goals for each student

Be accountable for students' mastery of goals as outlined in their Individualized Education Programs

Share responsibility for school-wide activities

Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities

Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to students’ academic, emotional, and behavioral needs

Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Engage families in their children's education through frequent contact

Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings

Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training

Mentor and engage the classroom paraprofessional(s) in instructional practice and professional development

Include the classroom paraprofessional(s) in daily classroom activities to help students meet academic standards

Implement and enhance the school’s systems and culture

Build professional relationships and collaborate with the Child Study Team Supervisor, members of the Child Study Team, Principal, Dean of Students, Program Director, Case Manager, and other school staff to maximize the ability of Uncommon Schools to support students’ development

Perform other related duties as required and assigned



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