Future Special Education Teacher

Future Special Education Teacher 

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 match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment
Experience:
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

•  Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show
  written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles. 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
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by
  campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs
  of students.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and
  emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and
  physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
  facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Other Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students,
  principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for
  special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
  required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Mental & Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

•  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical
  disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist no ambulatory students, and lift and move
  adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
• Frequent walking

Application Procedure:
Apply online