Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (TIS

Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Valid certification in special education. Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal:
To enable students to develop skills needed to achieve their maximum academic and social potential.

Reports To:

Principal

Supervises:
Students and assigned personnel

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, and goals.
• Assesses student needs and develops an individual education program (IEP)/504 plan for students with disabilities; monitors and updates IEPs/504 plans as needed.
• Implements developmentally appropriate instructional strategies.
• Trains and supervises teacher assistants for students with disabilities.
• Cooperates with other professionals to coordinate services for students.
• Assists teachers with the implementation of appropriate classroom accommodations/modifications.
• Assists individual students and/or teachers with the use of assistive technology/adaptive devices.
• Assists with the coordination of the local school process for the identification and referral of students for special education services.
• Maintains/monitors records of students served by the instructional support team.
• Serves as a team member in determining student accommodations, referral, eligibility, placement, and individual program development.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding Special Education records, reports, and services.
• Cooperates with teachers, counselors, therapists, and other school personnel in the provision of effective educational services to students.
• Maintains frequent and substantive communication with parents.
• Cooperates in all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the local school/system.
• Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws.
• Has knowledge of appropriate assessment and testing techniques of students with multiple disabilities. Develops service delivery models, which match state and local objectives in accordance with student needs.
• Provides services that may include technical/medical interventions, as well as developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Consults with classroom teachers, school personnel, service providers, and medical personnel in planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions that positively impact the developmental needs of the student.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication, organization, and collaborative skills.
• Has the ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, such as lifting and carrying children.
• Participates in transition planning and preparation for adult life experiences.
• Implements appropriate environment and behavior management strategies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment:
Nine-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule. Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

This is an exempt position.