SPED Teacher, Inclusion/Dyslexia 26-27

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.

• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

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

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.
• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students.
• Exposure to biological hazards.