Special Education Teacher (Behavior and Academic Support)

Job Title : Special Education Teacher (Behavior and Academic Support)

Exemption Status / Test : Exempt / Professional

Reports to : Principal

Dept. / School : Intermediate Campus

Primary Purpose :

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual academic emotional and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelors degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

Special Knowledge / Skills :

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

Effective communication skills

Experience :

Student teaching approved internship or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Provide in-class support and / or pull-out supports for students with academic or behavior needs- in accordance with the students IEP.
• Conduct assessment of student strengths and needs. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student 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.
• Participate in selection of books equipment and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development

Classroom Management and Organization

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment

Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling / squatting bending / stooping pushing / pulling and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking

Lifting : May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities control behavior through physical restraint assist nonambulatory students and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress

This describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1