Classroom Teacher - 2027
Core
Classroom teacher for students with autism (ages 5-18) focusing on developing interpersonal, communication, and executive functioning skills through structured teaching and positive behavior support.
Role type
Special education classroom teacher (autism)
Builds
Individualized learning programs and student outcomes for students with autism
Domain
Special education / Autism support
Required skills
Structured teaching, curriculum planning, data-driven instruction, behavior management, collaboration with families and therapists, mentoring student teachers
Preferred skills
Experience with AusVELS curriculum, knowledge of autism-specific pedagogy, ability to lead professional learning for staff
Technologies
ABLES (online assessment program)
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver individualized programs, monitor and assess student progress, collaborate with support teams, mentor junior teachers, implement positive behavior support strategies
Seniority
Range 1 (developing practitioner) to Range 2 (mentor/coach and policy contributor)