Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe - Autism Teacher ***See Incentives

$69,555 - $137,284/Yr

Hesperia Unified School District - Hesperia, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hesperia, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Autism Teacher position involves working with students with exceptional needs as part of the Individual Education Program Planning Team. The role focuses on implementing and monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs), providing a core curriculum tailored to special education students, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the educational and personal needs of these students are met.

Responsibilities

• Appraises academic, behavioral, and perceptional functioning of an individual student
• Implements and monitors students' Individual Education Plans
• Provides a basic core curriculum program for special education students consistent with state and federal education code requirements
• Recommends appropriate diagnostic/instructional services for individuals with exceptional needs
• Provides consultative, resource, and supervisory services in program and curriculum planning
• Plans with teachers and other staff members implementation of instructional strategies
• Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs
• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers to interpret the abilities and disabilities of special education students
• Assists in referral of individuals with exceptional needs to community agencies
• Consults with parents and members of related disciplines regarding individual needs
• Confers frequently with parents and professional staff regarding educational, social, and personal concerns
• Assists other professional staff in resolving unique psychological and/or disciplinary concerns
• Keeps attendance records and computerized IEP records
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Participates in district-wide meetings for maintenance of standards and evaluation of special education services
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned
• Valid English Learner Certification
• Verification of NCLB Highly Qualified compliance
• Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements

Benefits

• $5,000 signing bonus for credentialed applicants
• Placement on salary schedule commensurate with current salary or credit for years of full-time experience
• Moving expense stipend not to exceed $2,500 for candidates who must relocate
• Benefit package covering employee and dependents with a monthly contribution towards the cost