Special Education Teacher Life Skills

Special Education Teacher / Life Skills – Secondary Starting Date: Immediately Reports to: Principal Department/Site: Assigned Campus 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 assignments. Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area; Knowledge of the ARD Committee and IEP goal setting and implementation; Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs; Effective communication skills. Experience: One year student teaching or approved internship. Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Strategies Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and provide written evidence of preparation as required. Conduct assessments of student learning styles; plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect students’ learning styles and needs. Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student. 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 regularly. Participate in the 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 personnel regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. Classroom Management and Organization 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 aides and volunteers and oversee completion. Additional 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. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct the work of instructional aide(s). Physical & Environmental Demands Uses personal computer and instructional equipment. Posture: prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting. Motion: frequent walking. Lifting: may require lifting 45 pounds or more; moving students; physical restraint; irregular hours. Environment: exposure to biological hazards. Mental Demands: maintain emotional control under stress. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $52,750 to $73,555 Per Year 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education