26-27 Special Ed Teacher

Special Education Teacher

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. Work in self-contained team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college. Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments. Knowledge of instructional strategies appropriate for students with disabilities. Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Knowledge of effective classroom and behavior management. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. Approved completion of clinical teaching or internship.

Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through ARD Committee process for each student assigned. Provide TEKS-based instruction to meet individual student IEP goals and objectives. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an 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. Provide accommodations to meet the instructional needs of students. Participate in ARD Committee meetings as the special education teacher representative regularly. Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor student progress. Provide a variety of instructional strategies techniques and technology to meet the instructional needs of students. Plan and supervise assignments for assigned paraprofessionals. Incorporate the use of technology to support instruction. Provide or supervise personal care of students as stated in IEP. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Implement effective classroom management utilizing positive behavior support. Provide effective behavior/discipline strategies as written in the student's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). 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 special education, federal, state, and district regulations and policies. Compile, maintain, and file all required reports, records, and other documents. Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings. Perform any other duties assigned.

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; moving 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. Exposed to biological hazards. Working conditions may vary pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.