Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or Statement of Eligibility (SOE) from an Alternative Certification Program (ACP)
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of the core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience:
  
  Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Strategies
• Student Growth and Development
• Classroom Management and Organization
• Communication
• Professional Growth and Development
• Other

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Posture:
  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking
• Lifting:
  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
• Environment:
  Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Other Information:

The District contributes $330 monthly toward the cost of the employee-only health insurance, which is $105 more than the state-required amount of $225/month. All employees in this position receive free treatment at any Next Level Urgent Care. Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
Teachers with "0" years' experience begin at $63,000