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*Job Title*: Special Education Teacher, Educational Lead*Reports to*: Principal*Program Information*: The Aurora School is a 12-month day program that provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment for students for students 5-22 years of age with Autism and other developmental abilities. Further information is available on Providing leadership and organizational management in the following areas: student educational programming and classroom management.*Job Responsibilities** Responsible for the success of all student programs and instructional assistants’ delivery of educational services.* Evaluate, develop, and implement services for students educational programming.* Produce written products free from error.* Track daily data using daily collection program.* Work within IEP administrative process to ensure essential deadlines are met, as well as write appropriate goals.* Work collaboratively with others, such as parents, OTs, SLPs, BCaBAs, BCBAs, and LEAs.* Evaluate and provide ongoing feedback and training to instructional assistants, and senior instructional assistants.* Time spent weekly reviewing teaching procedures and data collection.* Work directly with students with disabilities and behavior issues daily.* Meet essential deadlines within data reporting process.* Implement Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Techniques after completing and receiving a passing score on the training components.* Flexible with daily routines.* Implement Community Based Instruction (CBI) to help students generalize skills.* Assist with direct supervision/evaluations for instructional assistants and senior instructional assistants.* Other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Program Head.*Qualifications (Essential Experience /Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)** At least one year of working directly with students with special needs, specifically intellectual and developmental disabilities.* Experience within a school environment, working with children and adolescents with special needs, including Autism.* Ability to work with students having high intensity/aggressive behavior issues.* Sound understanding of the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior.* Good time management and organizational skills.* Excellent written and oral communication skills.* Data driven problem solving and decision-making skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.Created in May 2023* Knowledge of and experience with transition services.* Knowledge and experience with assistive technology, including pictures.* Special Education background preferred.* Familiar with sign language preferred.*Education Requirements** Holds a valid Virginia (or out-of-state) teaching license in Special Education.* Eligible for a Virginia teaching license (provisionally or fully) in Special Education (must submit transcripts).* Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned.*Professional Development and Training** Maintain Virginia Licensure.* Seek out necessary resources to maintain current in trends and research about topics related to the field, including ABA and Autism.* Attend all mandatory staff and team meetings.* Attend program and company trainings and professional development opportunities, as required.* Participate in annual Prevention Crisis Management training.*Physical Requirements** Standing and walking for extended periods of time.* Effectively implement and physically implement PCM procedures (when trained).* Frequent change in position from sitting to standing to walking.* Ability to bend, reach, lift and hold objects.*Benefits (30 hours/week eligible)** Full employee covered health and dental insurance, optional vision plan.* Employer paid Life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance.* Flexible spending accounts with employer contribution to healthcare FSA.* Employee sponsored 401k plan.* Paid sick and personal days, along with paid school holidays and closures (follow LCPS).* Full employee covered health and dental insurance, and voluntary vision.Job Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person