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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION: SPED Autism Support Teacher
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 187
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified
Valid Special Education teaching certificate
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program
Experience: Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training
POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Provide students who have been identified with Autism with the appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Major Responsibilities
Instructional Management
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
- Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative regulations.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
- Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Provide classroom support to teachers working with students with autism and related disorders.
Student Growth and Development
- Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress required.
- Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
- Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
School/Organization Climate
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Provide demonstrations of teaching and modeling of effective practices in teaching autistic students.
- Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, and students’ IEP.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
- Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
- Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.
School/Organization Improvement
- Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
- Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.
Personnel Management
- Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
School/Community Relations
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in the district professional development program.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
- Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
Policy Implementation
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.
- Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other Duties
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
Qualification Requirements
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required. Ability to complete and utilize physical intervention training.
Equipment used
Telephone
Computer and printer
Calculator
Copy Machine, Scanner, Google Programs, Virtual Meeting Platforms
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
POSITION: SPED Autism Support Teacher
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 187
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified
Valid Special Education teaching certificate
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program
Experience: Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training
POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Provide students who have been identified with Autism with the appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Major Responsibilities
Instructional Management
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
- Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative regulations.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
- Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Provide classroom support to teachers working with students with autism and related disorders.
Student Growth and Development
- Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress required.
- Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
- Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
School/Organization Climate
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Provide demonstrations of teaching and modeling of effective practices in teaching autistic students.
- Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, and students’ IEP.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
- Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
- Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.
School/Organization Improvement
- Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
- Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.
Personnel Management
- Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
School/Community Relations
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in the district professional development program.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
- Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
Policy Implementation
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.
- Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other Duties
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.
Qualification Requirements
Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required. Ability to complete and utilize physical intervention training.
Equipment used
Telephone
Computer and printer
Calculator
Copy Machine, Scanner, Google Programs, Virtual Meeting Platforms
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Product Support Specialist
Align your DS-2019 category before applying
Current students pursuing practical training apply under the Intern category, while professionals with a degree plus one year of experience qualify as Trainees. Mismatching your category to your background is the most common reason designated sponsors reject DS-2019 requests.
Document support-specific technical skills formally
Designated sponsors require a structured training plan tying your product support duties to measurable learning objectives. Prepare a skills inventory covering CRM platforms, ticketing systems, and escalation workflows before your sponsor interview, not after you receive a host offer.
Target host employers with dedicated J-1 host agreements
Search for Product Support Specialist roles at companies that already hold active host organization agreements with a designated sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to filter opportunities where the employer has established J-1 visa hiring infrastructure, which shortens your DS-2019 processing timeline significantly.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Not every support role qualifies for J-1 Trainee status. Cross-reference your job description against the O*NET profile for Product Support Specialists to confirm the position requires field-specific knowledge, which designated sponsors use to validate training plan eligibility.
Negotiate training plan scope during the offer stage
Once a host employer extends an offer, request a written outline of your rotation duties before your designated sponsor submits the DS-2019. Sponsors such as Cultural Vistas and CIEE require training plans that specify department rotations, supervisor names, and weekly learning goals for each program phase.
Check for the two-year home residency requirement early
If your country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or your program receives government funding, you may face a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer, since this affects future H-1B visa or green card plans.
Product Support Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Product Support Specialist roles?
Most Product Support Specialists enter on the Trainee category, which requires a relevant degree plus at least one year of related work experience outside the United States. Current students who have not yet graduated typically use the Intern category instead. Both categories require a designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 and approve a structured training plan tied to your product support duties.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. The company where you perform product support work is your host employer. The designated sponsor monitors compliance and program rules throughout your stay.
How do I find Product Support Specialist host employers open to J-1 visitors?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship. Look specifically for companies that already hold host organization agreements with a designated sponsor, since those employers have completed the administrative vetting process and can onboard J-1 visitors faster than companies starting fresh.
What does my training plan need to include for a product support role?
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan that connects your daily product support tasks to specific learning outcomes. Expect to document the CRM systems and ticketing tools you will use, the escalation processes you will learn, supervisor names and their qualifications, and measurable goals for each program phase. Generic job descriptions are not accepted in place of a structured plan.
Can I switch host employers mid-program if a better product support role comes up?
Changing host employers during a J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval before you start the new role. Your sponsor must amend your DS-2019 to reflect the new host organization, and the new employer must meet the sponsor's host vetting requirements. Working for an unapproved host employer violates your J-1 status, so get written confirmation from your sponsor before accepting any new offer.