Special Education Teacher - Middle School Resource & Inclusion (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

About the role

Provide a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers each student to achieve their potential. Support the diverse abilities of our students, identifying their unique needs, and helping others grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide individualized instruction and accommodations in a supportive and inclusive general education and/or special education environment that empowers each student to achieve his/her potential.
• Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process to collaborate with students, parents, campus, and District staff to develop appropriately challenging Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Maintain general knowledge of grade level curriculum and instruction standards and best practices.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Collect and analyze student progress data including formal and informal assessments.
• Provide data based academic and behavioral support recommendations.
• Use data to plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to meet the individualized needs and capabilities of students.
• Implement and collaborate with service providers regarding personalized instructional, therapeutic, and/or skill development support systems.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to implement modifications and accommodations, including behavior supports.
• Sponsor/attend activities on and off campus as approved or assigned by campus principal.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Support special education students in all school settings as needed.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Collaborate with staff on creation of student daily schedules.
• Effectively utilize and supervise daily schedules and assignments for paraprofessionals and/or volunteer(s).
• Be a positive role model for students while supporting the campus and District missions.
• Support student future ready skill development in the areas of communication, technology, problem solving, and social/emotional development.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and student feedings, as stated in IEPs.
• Support student independence and growth.
• Follow District and campus guidelines for classroom layout.
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Support positive student behavior including implementing campus adopted positive behavior supports, layered behavior reinforcement systems, and following Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as described in IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff regarding individual student behavior supports.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Organize, maintain, and file all physical and computerized data, records, and other documents.
• Utilize positive communication with school and District staff, and community members, including families.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Consult campus and District support staff, and/or outside providers (with parent written consent) regarding student academic, behavioral, social, medical, and personal needs.
• Use effective communication skills to accurately and clearly present various information.
• Ensure student confidentiality in all communication.
• Participate in campus and District professional development.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, District, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Requirements

Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of academic subject(s) assigned
• Demonstrated proficiency in creation, implementation, and progress monitoring of specially designed instruction

Qualifications

N/A

Skills

• Instructional Planning and Support
• Collaboration
• Behavioral Supports
• Student Support
• Communication
• Professional Development
• Supervision

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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