SPED Self-Contained Teacher (Grades: K-6)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each assigned student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill‑development programs for assigned students and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect the learning styles and needs of assigned students.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify the regular curriculum as needed and assist special‑education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate regularly in ARD Committee meetings.
• Share responsibility for interpreting educational programs to the community through open houses, PTA meetings, and similar activities.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior in accordance with the IEP.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the IEP.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary per the IEP.
• Stay informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special‑education teachers.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with the required endorsements for the subject and subject level assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and IEP goal‑setting and implementation.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding of laws, regulations, practices, principles, and procedures pertaining to special‑education auditing and compliance.
• Ability to write clear audit work papers and concise narrative reports.
• Tact and diplomacy when working with district and non‑district personnel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to cope with a rapidly changing environment.
• Willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non‑certified) / $68,000 (certified).

Schedule

Full‑time position.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel throughout the district is integral to the job.
• Remote or alternate work arrangements are not available; regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Location

Thelma E. P. Richardson Elementary School.