Elementary Life Skills Teacher ($3K Stipend)

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education certification/endorsement
• Valid Texas core content certification appropriate for grade level assignment required
• Special Education certification and Core Content certification are both required for this assignment

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience