Special Education Teaching Assistant: Autism Base - Albemarle County, VA, United States - Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government

Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government
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Special Education Teaching Assistant:
Autism Base

Western Albemarle High School

School Year

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further


In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children's success through high-quality teaching and learning for all.

We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student


We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of _every_ child.

In ACPS, "all" really means _all._


ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.


GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:


The Autism Assistant provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with Autism; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; documenting activities and progress; and supporting students' IEP goals.

The Autism Assistant will provide extended classroom support and follow up for students who receive special services; will monitor and model evidence/research based behavior intervention strategies based on recommendations by the special education teacher and/or Autism Specialists; help with data collection and analysis; communicate with special education teacher and/or behavior specialist regarding further needs; ensure that behavior interventions will be practiced with fidelity.

The Autism Assistant will be a resource for equitable opportunities for students with Autism who display challenging behaviors and will work to maintain the interventions with existing supports in the school and will streamline the shift of responsibility to the school staff.

All work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher and Autism Specialists, however, the aide may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


  • Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in cleanup activities, etc.);
  • Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers;
  • Lead and/or facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction;
  • Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP);
  • Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks;
  • Assist in the development and implementation of individual student schedules;
  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of the sensory program and sensory activities;
  • Assist in the development and implementation of motor group activities;
  • Assist in the development and implementation of discrete trial drills;
  • Create alternative activities for independent work based on teacher directed activities;
  • Assist with the development and implementation of student behavior plans;
  • Assist in coordination of school and home supports and work tasks;
  • Assist with data collection and facilitating accommodations as required by the classroom teacher or supervisor;
  • Communicate effectively with special education teacher information to help facilitate the IEP goals of the students;
  • Demonstrate cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program;
  • Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in maintenance of students' records;
  • Monitor student's attendance, behavioral and suspension data;
  • Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher;
  • Provide direct support to staff by introducing and modeling research/evidence based interventions;
  • Provide direct support to students by teaching and modeling research/evidence based interventions and curriculum;
  • Coordinate with Behavior Specialists and school staff to implement behavior curriculum;
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