Science Teacher In Challenge/Journey Program For 2023-2024 School Year

Professional/Certified - Secondary - Alternative Education Center
Grades 9-12
Job Number 0000749708
Start Date 08/01/2023
Open Date 08/25/2023
Closing Date
Job Description: Under the direct supervision of campus administration, provide daily instruction for students in grades EC-12. Position is on self-contained campus for students with emotional/behavioral needs.
Responsible for:

• Develops and administers education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

Days of Employment: 187 days (Beginning August 2021)
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from accredited university
VALID Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement or required training for subject and level assigned Composite Science (7-12)
VALID Texas Special Education Teacher Certification (EC-12)
Knowledge & Skills: Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate instructional activities for students with learning and/or emotional difficulties. Skills with group and individual behavioral management and crisis intervention.
Other Information: The Challenge Program is a Special Education Behavioral Adjustment Campus in Sanger, Texas serving students from various individual independent school districts in the area.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development Program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. 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.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
4. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
3. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
4. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
5. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
7. Plan and assigned the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct and supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities: control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.
The foregoing statement describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Duty Days 187
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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
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