Special Education Teacher - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Post-Secondary

The teacher is responsible for providing and supervising all classroom activities for special education students, focusing on growth in functional academics, self-Help, social skills, communication, productivity, and leisure. Essential duties include utilizing appropriate instructional strategies, leading classroom assistants, and managing disciplinary and instructional activities.

Candidates must obtain or already possess michigan department of education approval as a special education teacher for autism spectrum disorder (Asd), which may require prior experience or certification in another special education area. Minimum requirements also include knowledge of asd, willingness to train in crisis prevention intervention, effective communication skills, and the physical ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.