Elementary Teacher - Special Education/Resource Teacher

Job Title
Special Education Teacher

Duty Days
187 Days

Pay Grade

T07-T08

Salary Schedule
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Primary Purpose
Provide instruction in accordance with the Individual Education Plan to students identified under IDEA. Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements specific to various disabilities

Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions specific to the condition

Ability to create a classroom environment that is attractive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students

Ability to guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self‑discipline and safety

Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities

Knowledge of evaluation procedures to determine students' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports

Willingness to be available to students, parents and staff for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day

Understand and support administrative decisions, guidelines, and instructions and assist in formulating campus and district policies when requested

Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies

Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents

Skill in oral and written communication

Organizational and time management skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures

Ability to use technology such as computer, calculator, typewriter

In some settings the teacher may be required to:

Provide care of students with physical disabilities including feeding of specialized food or tube feeding, toileting, including diapering and catheterization, and specialized care needs such as suctioning and CPR

Attend staff development designed for specific areas of instructional specialty

This training may include but not be limited to: CPR, sign‑language, catheterization, tube feeding, Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention, Level System Training, In‑Home and/or Parent Training, and Content Areas skills such as reading instruction

Consult with related service and/or other support personnel such as Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Assistive Technology Teacher, Teacher of students with Visual or Auditory Impairments and incorporate activities as per the IEP into daily instruction. Lift or otherwise move students

Physically restrain students using Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques. Perform duties of in‑home trainer after school hours

Position students using special equipment

Ability to drive a motor vehicle helpful but not required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Plan and provide instruction to students identified as disabled under IDEA in accordance with the Individual Education Plan

Interface with other service providers such as Speech Language Pathologists, counselors, and occupational and physical therapist to coordinate educational efforts

Maintain accurate records and report data as requested including, but not limited to, assignment sheets, grade books, attendance records, report cards, and daily tracking charts

Attend Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings and prepare draft copies of goals and objectives and behavior management plans for presentation during the meeting

Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team

Complete Individual Educational Plan assessments as a part of the Child Centered Process

Evaluate student progress in accordance with guidelines established in the IEP

Monitor special education students' progress in general education settings

Maintain physical environment of the classroom for organizational and instructional purposes

Develop and implement behavior management plans

Provide instructional and curricular modifications to meet academic, behavioral and physical needs of students with disabilities

Teach TEA/district/Campus approved curriculum in accordance with IEP

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students using challenging and varied interactive strategies

Provide support to promote success for students assigned to and returning from alternative settings and include parents in planning

Steer the learning process toward the achievement of individual goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicate these objectives to students

Maintain inventory of instructional aides, materials and textbooks in accordance with campus guidelines

Maintain inventory of instructional aides, materials and textbooks from SERS and return in good condition upon request

Initiate and encourage communication between the home and the school and interpret the school program and district policy to the community

Assist in establishing a budget and ordering supplies in accordance with campus/district policy

Assist in ordering supplies for SERS

Follow district guidelines in collecting/receiving/and depositing funds

Create a learner‑centered community by collaboratively identifying needs; plan and assess instruction using technology and other resources

Assume responsibility for the safety, well‑being, and work output of students and others under his/her supervision

Help students with personal as well as academic problems

Pursue personal and professional growth opportunities through staff development and/or institutions of higher learning and model professional standards and teaching excellence

Administer alternative assessments as specified in ARD/IEP report

Interface with general education teachers to maintain student progress and knowledge of current curriculum

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or Director of Special Education

Working Conditions
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds. Moving and positioning students with severe physical disabilities. Sitting on floor to provide instruction and stimulation. Bending, climbing stairs, crouching, seeing, talking, reading, hearing, writing, and crawling.

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