Special Education Teacher — Adaptive Learning & IEP Impact

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.

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.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education and general education endorsements for assignments subject and grade level

Special Knowledge/Skills

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

Experience

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