TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION BEHAVIOR

About the Role

Provide intervention and instruction to students with behavioral disorders to assist them in developing appropriate behavior, coping skills, and social skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teacher certificate in Special Education and content assigned
• Experience in a special education classroom setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Implements special education behavioral program adopted by Harmony Public Schools
• Teaches assigned students appropriate replacement behaviors as determined by the students’ Behavior Intervention Plans
• Assists assigned students in implementing replacement behaviors in their classroom settings
• Assists classroom teachers in implementing students’ Behavior Intervention Plans
• Provides consultative assistance with developing behavioral strategies for students not on current caseload, including 504 students and Behavior RtI
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing IEPs
• Takes CPI certification class or approved equivalent to implement de-escalation techniques and legal restraint procedures during crisis situations
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet individual student needs
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Collects data to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses
• Collects data to develop students’ standards-based IEPs
• Collects data to measure students’ progress on IEPs
• Provides case management duties for assigned students
• Attends ARD meetings for assigned students
• Prepares ARD paperwork for assigned students
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
• Attends department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations
• Ability to lead a team for developing effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficiency in using computer software, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephones
• Ability to analyze data

Work Environment

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required
• Position is in a classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing
• Moderate travel is required