YOUNG ADULT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

 

SUMMARY:

The special education teacher is responsible for the instructional program and implementation of behavior support programs, community based learning, and life skills activities for students with autism spectrum disorder and other young adult special education students at the secondary level with Saline Area Schools.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs Teaching Assistant(s) / Paraeducators and general education staff on a day to day basis.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply the concepts of basic math consistent with the duties of this position.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exemplary, regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Candidate must be physically present and alert at all times. 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to occasionally work nights and weekends to complete the required elements of this job.The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to assist with lifting, moving and potentially using CPI strategies. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is required to interact with the students and other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well being of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

 

SALARY RANGE: Per the SEA Agreement

 

FSLA STATUS:

Exempt

 

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.