Special Education Teacher - REACH @ Hastings High School

Special Education Teacher - REACH @ Hastings High School

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Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop and implement individualized plans for specially designed instruction for students to develop competencies and skills to maximize opportunities, independent living, economic self-sufficiency and full participation in society.

• Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year
• Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required by assignment

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and subject matter in assigned position
• Knowledge of supports appropriate for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
• Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software and Learning Management Systems
• Provide structure systems to support students academically and behaviorally

• Direct work experience with individuals with Autism preferred

• Serves a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education.
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Abides by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Confers with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Plans and participates in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding IEP goals and objectives development, reviews, IEP progress updates on goals and objectives, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
• Implement all REACH program Critical Components consistently.
• Utilize best-practice behavioral intervention strategies.
• Administer informal teacher-led testing to be used to develop PLAAFP and annual goals and objectives for students.
• Provide care and assistance for students in the areas of toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
• Facilitate or manage paraprofessionals’ responsibilities in assisting with instruction in the classroom.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in delivering PCS in accordance with IEP requirements.
• Perform PCS tasks as specified in each student’s IEP.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all SHARS billable PCS activities.

• Plans and teaches a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula, and individual education plan. Multiple preparations (courses) may be required.
• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district’s curriculum program, and IEP. Shows written evidence of preparation as required. Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Implements instructional and linguistic modifications and/or accommodations per Admissions/Review/ Dismissal (ARD) committees and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPAC) committees.
• Works cooperatively with general education teachers to support special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Determines instructional goals, objectives, and specially designed instruction according to the student’s needs related…