Special Education Teacher / Maestra Maestro

Descripción del Empleo:
As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for the educational needs of students with Autism. These students will also require a variety of different services, modifications and accommodations in their educational experiences. Knowledge of the Autism Spectrum Disorder and the specific needs of the students with ASD is crucial.
The Lead Teacher plays a very critical role in the proper education of students with Autism. The teacher is unique in that he/she can fit many different roles, as well as, a variety of responsibilities and functions.
General responsibilities:
Directs and supervises teacher assistant and paraprofessionals. Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment. Oversee pre-and post-testing of students. Employ special educational strategies, modifications, adaptations, and techniques. Modify the general curriculum. Among others...
Requisitos:
Fully bilingual oral and written. Able to meet strict deadlines. Experience with MIPE system. Licensed by the Department of Education as a Special Education Teacher. Able to communicate and supervised a small group of professional Adults and peers. Reliable transportation. Able to walk considered distances, walk stairs (to work in a 4 stories building). Able to swim and lift up to 20 pounds and assist students to get on their feet.