Special Education High School Teacher - Structured Learning Class (SLC) - General Interest

Program Description

Structured Learning Class (SLC)

• This instructional setting offers specially designed instruction for children with autism and/or other communication disorders.
• The primary emphasis is on language/communication and behavioral needs.
• Starting at the preschool level, there is increased emphasis on academic support and functional routines at the elementary and middle school levels.
• The classroom environment is highly structured and incorporates positive behavior supports and instructional strategies in alignment with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Students participate in activities with their non-disabled peers, with support as appropriate, to help generalize skills learned in the SLC classroom.
• SLC classrooms are arranged to provide maximum opportunity for intensive specialized instruction on the prerequisite level of the academic TEKS.

About the Role

Provide students with disabilities appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them achieve educational progress related to their intellectual, communication, emotional, social, physical, and self-help skills.

Develop modified curricula and other instructional materials to address each student’s ability level.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with parents and other staff members to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through the ARD/IEP Committee process, including attendance at ARDC meetings.

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the students’ IEPs and reflect the District's established curriculum; demonstrate written evidence of preparation as required.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles/needs, including activities, materials and equipment.

Use technology (including assistive technology) to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Plan and supervise assignments for teaching assistants and volunteers.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Help students develop independence and self-advocacy skills.

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.

Requirements

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical demands include frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities.

Exposure to biological hazards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education

Minimum of three years of special education teaching experience is preferred

Knowledge and experience in working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges preferred

Skills

Knowledge of academic subject assigned

Demonstrated proficiency in creation, implementation and progress monitoring of specially designed instruction

Ability to individualize instruction to prepare students for participation in Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) to the maximum extent possible

Benefits

Professional development activities to improve job-related skills

Maintain and file all reports, records, and other documents required for District and TEA compliance

Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical demands include frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities

Exposure to biological hazards

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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