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Job Title: Special Education Teacher Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: 187 Location: Lake Dallas Elementary School, Lake Dallas, Texas Starting Date: Immediately 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 an accredited university; valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment. Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of special needs of students; knowledge of the 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. Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience. 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 instructional, therapeutic, or skill‑development programs for assigned students and provide written evidence of preparation as required. Conduct assessments of student learning styles; 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. 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 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 and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. Classroom Management and Organization Create a 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 work for teacher aides and volunteers and oversee completion. Other 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. Perform all other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct the work of instructional aides. Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment. Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Frequent walking. Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non‑ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours. Environment: Exposure to biological hazards. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Position Type: Full‑time Salary: $60,000 to $86,570 per year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. EEO Statement Lake Dallas Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status in any aspect of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education