Teacher on Special Assignment Early Childhood (Special Education) - Wildcat Way - School Year 2026-2027

Primary Purpose

Responsible to support the instructional program and guidance of students needing special education services.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out-of-state appropriate for position
• Special education certification required
• Extensive knowledge of effective behavioral practices for students with severe developmental disabilities
• Proficient in designing, implementing, and monitoring complex behavior intervention and communication plans
• Expertise in data collection systems to develop instructional and behavioral strengths, needs, and goals for specially designed instruction as well as progress monitoring
• Trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques as required by the district
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the effective use of technology
• Physical capacity to meet needs of students with physical disabilities
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development
• Able to work effectively with both adults and children
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years classroom experience required

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional and Organizational Leadership
• Participate in the identification/evaluation of learner competencies
• Recommend appropriate goals/objectives for learner needs
• Aid in developing/writing students' IEP's and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Support teachers in writing effective goals and plans
• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity
• Provide constructive coaching and feedback to teachers
• Provide parent coordination services to facilitate the home-school connection of individual interventions (collaborate with parents on reinforcement systems, consequences, strategies, etc.)
• Facilitate ARD Committee Meetings. May serve as the Local Education Agency representative in ARD Committee meetings
• Provide district-wide training in de-escalation and restraint techniques according to the methodology used by the district, including but not limited to Mandt
• Student Growth And Development
• Support students to improve upon behavior goals and social skills
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of school district
• Aid in the needs of students with complex developmental disabilities
• Student Management
• Support teachers in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Attend required meetings and complete required reports
• Serve on staff committees as required
• Communication
• 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
• Collaborate with others to provide for learner needs
• Consult with parents and other appropriate school personnel concerning each student's intellectual, academic, social, emotional and physical development
• Professional Growth And Development
• Obtain district-required training to become a trainer in de-escalation and restraint techniques as required by the district, including but not limited to Mandt
• 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
• Other
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

• Computer
• Copier
• Audio visual machines

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk and other classroom equipment
• Occasional restraining of students when appropriate