Teacher Special Ed District Wide

About the role

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans for in person and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
• Cooperatively meet and plan with other members of the staff to implement instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
• Work cooperatively with special ed cation teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Employ the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and summative assessments and track progress through a variety of methods.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Create an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Establish effective classroom management and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, and campus management plans.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members through effective communication both verbally and written.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present informa

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements special education and general education endorsements for assignments
• Knowledge of assigned curriculum
• Knowledge of instructional methods
• Ability to instruction students and manage their behavior
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Lesson planning and presentation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Classroom management skills
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Technology skills as related to classroom presentation and record keeping
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Frequent standing and walking; bending/stooping and reaching fully above head, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; reaching
• Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other