Teacher Special Education High School ATS 2024-2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Prepare students with disabilities tobecome contributing members of the community through employment, education, training, independent life skills and self-advocacy
• Conduct Person-Centered Planning Assessments (e.g., Life Plan)
• Coordinate a set of activities for individual students focused on improving student academic and functional achievement in order to facilitate movement from school to adult life
• Build relationships with the community to facilitate training and instruction in real environments
• Communicate effectively with students, professional staff, parents, and community in a positive manner
• Collaborate with appropriate agencies, community groups, and colleges as needed
• Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the students’ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies) Intervene using a continuum of behavior intervention strategies, up to and including approved physical restraint when student is in danger of harming themselves or others
• Collaborate with campus staff on Community Based Instruction expectations for each student
• Maintain data, documentation, and student’s progress while students participate in campus and community training assignments
• Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as documented in the ARD and / or recommended by related service providers to facilitate learning, communication, mobility and positioning
• Assist students with personal care services and mobility (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing and arrival / departure)
• Direct and oversee the activities of educational setting paraprofessional(s), aide(s), volunteer(s), or peer tutor(s)
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities as required or assigned

Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality of student information and secure proper forms for emergency procedures
• Prepare paperwork for and participate in Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
• Conduct instructional and other professional activities consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws

If the position is tied to coaching a UIL sport, the following essential duties and responsibilities are applicable to coaching :

• Perform coaching duties as assigned as well as other duties required for the smooth, efficient operation of a successful athletic program
• Possess knowledge and adhere to UIL rules and regulations
• Assist the Athletic Department with budget, schedules, care / use of facilities
• Communicate with the Athletic Department on a regular basis

Qualifications