Special Education Teacher - Specialized Behavior Support (SBS) - Anticipated

About the role

Provide students with disabilities appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them achieve educational progress in all areas but specifically emotional and social skills. Develop modified curricula and other instructional materials to address each student’s ability level.

The Specialized Behavior Support (SBS) program addresses students’ academic and behavioral needs with highly individualized approaches and positive behavior supports. Social skills instruction is a critical curriculum component in SBS. Students have opportunities to interact with their typical peers to the fullest extent possible in an effort to reinforce the generalization of acquired skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through the ARD/IEP Committee process.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the students’ IEPs and reflect the District's established curriculum.
• 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.
• Participate in ARD/IEP committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teaching assistants.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Help students develop independence and advocacy skills particularly in the area of emotional regulation.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provide positive behavioral supports to manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Establish and maintain open communications by conducting conferences with parents, student, related service providers, principals, and teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required for District and TEA compliance.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Supervise assigned teaching assistant(s).

Requirements

• Valid Texas teaching certificate for Special Education
• Ability to effectively instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to work with students with severe and/or multiple impairments
• Knowledge and experience in working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges preferred

Skills

• Ability to use technology (including assistive technology) to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Qualifications

Education: Valid Texas teaching certificate for Special Education. Certification areas include: Elementary Positions Elem Self Contained 1 - 8, or Generalist/Core EC - 6; Middle School Positions Generalist/Core 4-8; High School Positions Core Content.