Teacher of Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism

Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board

Job Description

Position Title:    Teacher of Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism

Position Purpose:  This position is responsible for providing diagnostic, consultative, prescriptive and instructional services to children with special education needs.  This will be done through a dynamic, relevant and personalized education for each of our students with an intellectual and/or other developmental disability so that each student is able to reach their fullest potential and become self-confident individuals who have grown and developed into productive members of the community. 

Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited University

                                                WI Professional Educator License 1810, Intellectual Disabilities   

                                                WI Professional Education License must cover ages 10-21

Qualifications 

Desired:    Trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

                  Experience teaching or working with children with Autism

  Experience teaching or working with Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment

Reports to:  Brown County Children with Disabilities Board Administrator or Administrative Designee

Supervises:  Instructional Aides Assigned to Classroom or Individual Students

Terms of Employment:        Exempt Employee, 190 Day Contract

Essential Functions:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

1. To incorporate the philosophy and instructional practices of the 5 component based Essential Elements Curriculum (Functional Academics, Vocational Training, Independent Living, Community Living, Recreation and Leisure Activities).
2. To have a complete understanding of and an ability to implement best practices of working with children who have intellectual disabilities and autism.  Best practices include but are not limited to substantial knowledge of the child with ID and/or Autism, using positive effective redirecting activities making responsible decisions, demonstrating flexibility, etc.
3. To plan, implement, evaluate and continuously improve Community Based Instruction (CBI) activities that allow students to generalize skills learned in class in the community.
4. Act as case manager, consult with parents and therapists, develop an IEP (which may include transition components such as the PTP), meet with student’s parent/guardians annually to review the IEP and continually review the student’s IEP and update the plan as objectives and goals are achieved.
5. To plan, implement, evaluate and continuously improve vocational job skills and training to include but not limited to: onsite training, volunteer sites, and community job sites.
6. Provide instructional services necessary to achieve the goals and objectives listed in a student’s IEP by developing and implementing personalized and relevant lesson plans.
7. To correctly complete all IEP related paperwork on a timely basis. 
8. To work collaboratively with the assigned instructional aides, therapists and other specialists.
9. To assume academic and social responsibilities in the classroom and community.
10. In collaboration with the school nurse, ensure the implementation of the child’s health plan.
11. To respond in an appropriate and timely manner to medical and other emergencies of both children assigned as well as children assigned to other staff.
12. To communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, staff, administration and community members/agencies.
13. To use effective and positive behavior management/redirection skills that address the safety of all children, the development and enforcement of class and school rules and the assurance of fair treatment for all children.
14. Assist students with mobility needs such as lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs, loading and unloading the bus, transporting students in and around the school and on Community Based Instruction trips.
15. Assist students with  personal care tasks, including but not limited to, feeding, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting and wash up routines
16. Implements mandated reporter requirements for incidents of abuse or neglect.
17. Understanding the individual needs of students and families, including socio-economic backgrounds, racial and cultural diversity, and cultural norms.
18. Teaching instruction through high quality interactions. 
19. Maintain an organized and functional classroom, including materials, curriculum and technology.
20. Knowledge and awareness of sensory integration and strategies.
21. All other duties as assigned and performance of related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of required Individual Education Plan procedures
2. Knowledge of relevant and up to date behavior/social management techniques
3. Knowledge of current required and/or relevant educational assessments
4. Ability to consult with staff, parents, administration and community agencies
5. Ability to provide leadership and work collaboratively with others
6. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with other district and county staff
7. Ability to designate responsibilities to other classroom staff (i.e. instructional aides)
8. Ability to administer student medication and basic emergency services

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

1. Must participate in and implement all required trainings regarding student and employee safety (i.e. ALICE, medication administration, etc.).
2. May be exposed to environmental hazards (e.g. waste anesthetics, cleaning compounds, facility chemicals), physical hazards (e.g. student kicking, biting, scratching) and blood borne pathogen exposure. 
3. Exposure to indoor and outdoor climate and weather conditions.
4. Will be expected to monitor and teach students in recreational activities including, but not limited to: the therapy pool, sensory courtyard, outdoor playground and camp experiences.
5. The noise level in the work environment can vary, but is usually moderate. 

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.  

1. Ability to constantly use bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and above/below shoulder height.
2. Ability to constantly walk or stand.
3. Ability to constantly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or tend to student needs.
4. Ability to constantly lift and move up to 35 pounds doing a one person lift.
5. Ability to frequently lift and move up to 70 pounds with a two person lift or aid of provided equipment.
6. Ability to frequently move over 70 pounds with a mechanical lift.
7. Ability to communicate to students using verbal and/or non-verbal communications.
8. Ability to identify student care needs through auditory and/or visual clues.

Materials and Equipment Used - Computers, assistive technology, copy machine, online Individualized Education Plan Software, Student Management Software, Adaptive Equipment (stander, gait trainers, etc.) 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by the person hired for this position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills.  As the nature of education demands change, so too may the responsibilities, duties, and skills of this position.

Syble Hopp School is looking for qualified teachers and aides to support our students with disabilities. 

Syble Hopp School's mission is to help students with disabilities reach their full potential and become productive members of their community. The school's vision is to create an educational setting where students can develop self-confidence and life skills. 

Mission 

Provide educational programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Help students become self-confident and productive members of their community

Avoid the need for continued special programming

Vision 

Create an educational setting where students can develop self-confidence and life skills

Help students reach their full potential

Programs 

Early intervention and programming in each district's integrated setting

Vocational training

Sensory spaces

Life skills training, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and working

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Kangaroo family, please send your resume to alabine@syblehopp.org or reach out at (920) 336-5754.