Learning Behavior Specialist Teacher

About the role

Candidate will be responsible for the case management of Individualized Education Plans for students in grades 4-6. Candidate will monitor and update goals while applying necessary instructional strategies for students to meet their set goals.

Responsibilities

• Displays an understanding of the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education.
• Provides opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.
• Uses various assessment strategies to support the continuous development of all students.
• Designs instruction based on knowledge of the discipline, students, community, curriculum, and individualized education program (I.E.P.) goals.
• Creates a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills and creates learning environments in which students actively participate.
• Fosters active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interactions among professionals, parents, paraprofessionals, and students.
• Collaborates with a team, including families, to develop and implement individualized education programs (I.E.P.).
• Maintains standards of professional conduct, and provides leadership to improve students' learning and well-being.
• Continually evaluates how choices and actions affect students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community.
• Plans purposeful tasks and assignments for instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s), and (as appropriate) evaluates job performance in cooperation with the building principal.
• Respects confidentiality and maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district.

Requirements

Professional Educators License Required

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Based on Plano CUSD Collective Bargaining Agreement

Schedule

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