Redding Elementary School: Special Education Teacher - Autism Program

Date Available: Permanent position effective with the 2024-2025 school year. Official start date will be August 26. 2024.

Salary & Benefits: In accordance with the Redding Education Association's collective bargaining agreement.

Competitive benefits.

Qualifications:

• CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12 (165)

• Experience with students with Autism and developmental delays

• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial Instruction experience preferred

• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organizational skills

• Must be highly motivated and self-directed

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team to support students with academic, communication, socialization, and behavioral challenges who receive special education services in the BASES Program

• Provide case management, including development, implementation, and monitoring of IEP goals and objectives; collaborate with general education teachers; lead team meetings

• Collect and manage data pertaining to IEP goals and objectives and Behavior Intervention Plans

• Ensure that all related services, accommodations, and modifications are being implemented in the appropriate settings

• Conduct standardized testing and use this information to review and revise current IEP goals and objectives

• Adapt and modify curriculum materials and instructional approaches

• Implement and monitor behavior support and incentive plans for assigned students

• Communicate regularly with families

• Lead a team of paraeducators and behavior technicians

• Participate in PPTs and other meetings for assigned students and come prepared to present testing results and up-to-date information on progress toward goals and objectives

• Serve as a resource to the general education staff in regards to working with a diverse learner population

• Participate in professional development and other meetings with the special education department and school-wide faculty

• Other duties as assigned

Applications will only be accepted online at the district Web site: www.er9.org

A direct link to the application page is: www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp

Applicants Must Submit:

• Formal letter of application addressed to Katherine Matz, Director of Special Education

• Resume

• Three letters of recommendation

• College transcripts (official copy will be required at time of hire)

• CT certification in Special Education teaching

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redding Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.