SPED Teacher -Fundamental Skills

Overview

Primary Purpose Provide special education students with functional and alternative learning activities and experiences in a self-contained setting. Develop and implement an alternative curriculum aligned to grade level TEKS, incorporating fundamental academic skills, communication skills, socialization skills, domestic skills, community functioning skills, recreational/leisure skills, and pre-vocational/vocational skills to meet the unique needs of the individual students.

Note:

The primary purpose content above is represented in the overview. Additional responsibilities are not explicitly listed in the provided description beyond the learning activity development and curriculum alignment.

• Education/Certification
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• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education and general education endorsements for assignments subject and grade level

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and
• Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction for grades assigned
• Knowledge of implementation of positive behavioral supports and individualized behavior intervention plans

• At least one year student teaching or approved internship
• At least one year of experience working with students with low incidence disabilities

Salary: Teacher/10 Months