Special Education Teacher; Cans)(Self-Contained

Position: Special Education Teacher (CANS)(SELF-CONTAINED) (25-26)
Job Title:

Special Education Teacher (CANS)

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Principal

Pay Grade:
Teacher Pay Scale

Dept./School:
Assigned Campus

Date Revised: 4/06/2023

Annual Work Days Scheduled: 187 (DOI determines days)

Primary

Purpose:

Complex Access Needs Services (CANS) are designed for students K-12 who have significant cognitive, adaptive behavior, social, communication, and curriculum access needs. Students require intensive specialized instruction within a special education self-contained setting with continued access to inclusive opportunities. Students requiring CANS need instruction designed to address significant academic and functional needs. Students access the curriculum through an alternate curriculum at a prerequisite skill level.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree from accredited university

* Appropriate Texas teaching certificate (e.g. Special Education EC-12 and appropriate generalist / core certificate, as well as ESL certificate if applicable)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

* Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal 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

* Effective communication skills

Experience:

* Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional, Social, Emotional and Behavior Development

* Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education services.

* Complete all district, state and federal paperwork required under IDEA, within the district's timeline.

* Implement an instructional program for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.

* Collaborate with campus staff, related service providers and district special education administrative staff to provide an appropriate education for eligible students.

* Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff and parents/guardians information pertaining to student's ARD paperwork, IEP's and general progress.

* Develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives as indicated on student's IEP.

* 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.

* Retain all appropriate documentation regarding skills development and progress reporting. Complete state assessment for eligible students.

* Help manage the behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.

* Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

* Work with assigned students or small groups to develop social, emotional, and behavioral skills

* Provide direct behavioral services to students within general education settings, and indirect support to staff working with students through coaching and training.

* Design and implement social skills instruction for students.

* Design and implement behavior intervention plans. Provide training to staff to ensure appropriate implementation.

* Supervise and train paraprofessionals to provide support according to students' IEPs.

* Design, implement, and train staff on data collection systems.

* Implement service recommendations from district specialists.

* Complete all case management duties according to district procedures.

Student Growth and Development

* Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

* Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

* Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

* Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

Classroom Management and Organization

* Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

* Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

* Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication

* Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student's progress and needs/concerns.

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