Special Education Resource/Inclusion (ELAR/ESL) Teacher (26-27 SY) - Nimitz HS

About the role

Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the most appropriate environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; develop/modify curricula and prepare lessons and teacher instructional materials according to ability levels; work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree; Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate with appropriate endorsement for teaching area.

Minimum Experience: At least one (1) year of student teaching or approved internship.

Skills

• Ability to develop IEP and participate in ARD process
• Knowledge of curriculum
• Knowledge of special needs of students
• Knowledge of policies and practices addressing specific duties and responsibilities of assigned position (e.g., Lead Special Education Teacher, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher)

Responsibilities

• Student Growth and Development:
  • Consistently assess student progress through formal/informal testing
  • Consistently assess and modify classroom environment to maximize student success
  • Present positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district