Job Description

Primary Purpose:

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 student ability levels.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level

Assigned

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to carry out duties according to district requirements/policies, and federal guidelines

Maintain confidentiality

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area(s)

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Experience working with children

Student teaching, clinical teaching, teacher residency (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
2. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
3. Initiate and conduct ARD meetings.
4. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
5. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP using crisis prevention intervention techniques.
6. Seek the assistance of district specialists as required.
7. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
8. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) as assigned.
9. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
10. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal including Special Olympics.
11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education. social, medical, and personal needs of students.
12. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
13. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
14. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
15. Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills.
16. Follow student IEPs.
17. Develop student IEPs.
18. Attend ARD meetings.
19. Work with general education teachers on how to best instruct special education students.
20. Attend Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI).
21. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
22. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
23. Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40+ lbs.)

Environment: Occasional district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, effective

management and public relation skills; maintain emotional control under stress

This document 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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