Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe)

Morgan Autism Center is looking for an amazing Special Education Teacher.
Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of classroom experience and *MUST have a Moderate/Severe Credential.
* *Starting pay: $65,000* (with previous experience taken into consideration) *Education Specialist Job Description* *Qualifications: * * Current Education Specialist Credential (moderate to severe) * Ability to read and write English at a professionally appropriate level * Ability to navigate pertinent technology (e.
g.
, computers, tablets, Boardmaker, etc.
) * Ability to physically engage with all elements of programming (e.
g.
, daily PE, vocational tasks, physical support for students, etc.
) * At least 2 years of experience working as a credentialed teacher in a special ed classroom *Job Responsibilities:* *Classroom Structure, Curriculum, and Organization* * Design and implement enriching and meaningful curriculum and activities focused on functional skills while addressing each student’s IEP goals (community outings, art projects, cooking, special activities) * Support classroom team in maintaining ongoing data tracking systems regarding behavior, goal progress, and any other areas needed for all students and provide quarterly progress reports * Design and maintain effective physical and program organization in alignment with the Morgan Autism Center Model (e.
g.
, daily schedules for students and staff, daily/weekly routines, 15-minute rotation model, and other classroom systems) * Support all students and staff in use of multi-modal communication strategies (e.
g.
, visual first-then schedules, task analyses, social stories, daily schedules, AAC devices, basic sign language, and any other supports needed) * Provide ongoing support and teaching for all activities of daily living (e.
g.
, toileting, personal hygiene, maintaining safety, and other areas as needed) * Maintain and demonstrate the MAC model of positivity, compassion, and collaboration at all times * Direct participation in all daily activities, including physical education, community outings, special events, art, music, etc.
*Staff Management* * Supervise, coach and manage (including training and evaluations) a team of 7 - 8 instructional aides in executing program model and philosophy * Model and maintain a healthy and effective team dynamic among classroom staff * Train and/or assist in training of classroom staff * Conduct effective and efficient daily meetings with classroom staff *IEP Development and Behavior Management* * All program development, student supports planning and implementation must align with the philosophy of the Morgan Autism Center model * Develop and implement all IEPs for each student on their caseload (e.
g.
, annual, triennial, transition, exit, etc.
) in collaboration with all IEP team members (parents, group home, OT, SLP, admin, etc.
) * Design and implement effective behavior intervention plans for all students, based on analysis of recorded data * Conduct pre-IEP meetings with parents and service providers to discuss direction and development of IEP prior to district IEP meeting * Submit Triennial or IEP paperwork to admin 1 week ahead of the IEP meeting *Communication * * Maintain consistent and thorough communication and collaboration with all IEP team members (parents, group home, OT, SLP, admin, etc.
), including individualized daily communication to classroom parents * Maintain professional relationships with school districts, regional centers and other professional agencies * Provide communication to administrators regarding developing challenges and/or requests for support *Training * * Attend and participate in training on the Morgan Autism Center Model * Attend all in-services provided by Morgan Autism Center * Attend additional trainings upon request *Employee Status*: Exempt *Immediate Supervisor(s)*: Program Director *Programming Hours* * Students: 8:55am - 2:35pm * Staff: 8:30am - 2:45pm * Morgan Autism Center is a year-round program.
Please see the website for _programming calendar_.
*Benefits* Listed benefits are provided at no cost to Morgan Autism Center employees.
* medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture * Profit Sharing Plan (401a), Tax Deferred Annuity (403b), life insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $65,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Applicants without a Moderate to Severe Education Specialist Credential will automatically be rejected.
Work Location: In person