Summary

Lionsgate Academy is a public charter school open to students of all abilities in grades 7 through 12. Lionsgate’s programming is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students living on the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences.

Description

POSITION PURPOSE:  To teach transitions classes, including prerequisite skills in the areas of employment, post secondary education and independent living while incorporating social skills, as well as high school transition electives; report on transition activities; collaborate with the transitions department team and develop relevant Community Based Instruction (CBI) for students throughout the school year.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintain accurate and complete lesson plans. 

  • Develop appropriate lesson plans and Community Based Instruction along that appropriately meets their transitions needs (ex: social skills, perspective taking, group work, self-awareness, community participation).

  • Develop appropriate lesson plans and Community Based Instruction covering transition learning outcomes, benchmarks and activities for the transition areas of employment, post-secondary education and independent living

  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students as required by law, policies, and administrative regulations. These include, but are not limited to, IEP reporting documents, grades, student portfolios, and transitions activities documents.

  • Work with a team on the continued implementation and development of programming for transitions education of 7th-12th grade students.

  • Collaborate with other staff members to create meaningful community learning opportunities and community-based partnerships. 

  • Prepare students for Community Based Instruction and support students in the community while participating in Community Based Instruction 

  • Lead and train other staff who will be supporting students in participating in Community Based Instruction 

  • Work with other staff members in implementing accommodations and modifications.

  • Evaluate students' progress on a continuous basis. 

COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to work well with families

  • Awareness of autism and its manifestations, willingness to work with students on the autism spectrum

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent work habits including attendance, punctuality, and dependability

  • Promotes a positive school culture

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team   

    REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education

  • Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete the required job task

    PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • If not currently or appropriately licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teaching License

  • In process of gaining ASD Licensure or hold certificate with willingness to pursue licensure

  • Work Based Learning Licensure 

  • PEERS School Based Certified Provider or willingness to be trained

  • Experience, interest and/or expertise working with students on the autism spectrum, varied learning styles and levels of mastery