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WorkTogether Talent Consulting · 12 hours ago

Special Education Teacher Intern

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$76K/yr - $76K/yr

Morgan Autism Center provides a safe and nurturing environment for individuals impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities. The Special Education Teacher Intern is responsible for classroom management, designing and implementing individualized education plans, and collaborating with parents and team members to support student success.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement enriching and meaningful curriculum and activities focused on functional skills while addressing each student's IEP goals (community outings, art projects, cooking, special activities)

Support classroom team in maintaining ongoing data tracking systems regarding behavior, goal progress, and any other areas needed for all students and provide quarterly progress reports

Design and maintain effective physical and program organization in alignment with the Morgan Autism Center Model (e.g., daily schedules for students and staff, daily/weekly routines, 15-minute rotation model, and other classroom systems)

Support all students and staff in use of multi-modal communication strategies (e.g., visual first-then schedules, task analyses, social stories, daily schedules, AAC devices, basic sign language, and any other supports needed)

Provide ongoing support and teaching for all activities of daily living (e.g., toileting, personal hygiene, maintaining safety, and other areas as needed)

Maintain and demonstrate the MAC model of positivity, compassion, and collaboration at all times

Direct participation in all daily activities, including physical education, community outings, special events, art, music, etc

Supervise, coach and manage (including training and evaluations) a team of 7-8 instructional aides in executing program model and philosophy

Model and maintain a healthy and effective team dynamic among classroom staff

Train and/or assist in training of classroom staff

Conduct effective and efficient daily meetings with classroom staff

All program development, student supports planning and implementation must align with the philosophy of the Morgan Autism Center model

Develop and implement all IEPs for each student on their caseload (e.g., annual, triennial, transition, exit, etc.) in collaboration with all IEP team members (parents, group home, OT, SLP, admin, etc.)

Design and implement effective behavior intervention plans for all students, based on analysis of recorded data

Conduct pre-IEP meetings with parents and service providers to discuss direction and development of IEP prior to district IEP meeting

Submit Triennial or IEP paperwork to admin 1 week ahead of the IEP meeting

Maintain consistent and thorough communication and collaboration with all IEP team members (parents, group home, OT, SLP, admin, etc.), including individualized daily communication to classroom parents

Maintain professional relationships with school districts, regional centers and other professional agencies

Provide communication to administrators regarding developing challenges and/or requests for support

Attend and participate in training on the Morgan Autism Center Model

Attend all in-services provided by Morgan Autism Center

Attend additional trainings upon request

Qualification

Education Specialist CredentialIEP DevelopmentBehavior Intervention PlansSpecial Education ExperienceTechnology ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementCollaboration Skills

Required

Current Education Specialist Credential (moderate to severe)

Open to those who may have an intern credential, an emergency credential, and/or currently enrolled in a teaching credential program

Ability to read and write English at a professionally appropriate level

Ability to navigate pertinent technology (e.g., computers, tablets, Boardmaker, etc.)

Ability to physically engage with all elements of programming (e.g., daily PE, vocational tasks, physical support for students, etc.)

Experience working as a credentialed teacher in a special ed classroom

Remain enrolled and in good standing with Credential Program, including completing all requirements thereof (e.g., DSP meetings, maintain minimum caseload, achieve minimum grade requirements, etc.)