Job Description
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required Special Education endorsements for assignments (or willingness to attain)
- 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
- General knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and state assessments
- Student teaching or internship
- 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
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students 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
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) (if assigned)
- Use technology in teaching/learning process
- 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
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes 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
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- 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 students
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Maintain confidentiality
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Lifting and moving materials, books, boxes, etc.
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
- Lift and position student with physical disabilities
- Control behavior through physical restraint
- Assist non ambulatory students
- Exposure to biological hazards