Anticipated - SPED Self-Contained Teacher (Grades: 9-12)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Work environment: noise level usually moderate; travel throughout the district is integral; remote work not permitted for campus-based positions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educational Plan goal setting process and implementation.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, practices, principles, and procedures pertaining to auditing and accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and conclusive audit work papers and concise narrative audit reports.
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in working with various district and non-district personnel.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing