Special Education Teacher Pool

Teacher Description

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Campus Principal

Dept./School:
Assigned Campus

Exemption Status/Test:
Exempt/Professional

Primary

Purpose:

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

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

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Effective communication skills

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Conditions of Employment

* Are you eligible to work in the United States?

* Are you willing to submit to a drug test?

* Will you give permission for a criminal background check to be conducted?

* Are you Highly Qualified for the position you are applying for?

* Are you certified for this position in Texas?

Skills Questionnaire

* Rate your interpersonal skills on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being lowest and 10 being highest.

General Questions

* I AGREE TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. PLEASE SELECT "YES" IN THE SPACE BELOW AND PROCEED WITH QUESTION #2.

* List all teaching and professional certificates or licenses

* Have you ever been employed by Ingleside ISD in the past?

* Please select extra curricular activities you are willing to sponsor

* When are you available for employment?

* Have you previously retired through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas?

* If 'Yes', please provide your TRS retirement date.

Note:

This information is requested to ensure compliance with TRS rules and reporting requirements for retired employees who return to work.

* Do you have a relative who serves on the Board of Education or is an employee of Ingleside ISD?

* If 'Yes', please provide the relative's name and relationship.

User Defined Section #2

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

4. 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

5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development

8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

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

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

11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

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

13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

14. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

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

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

Other

17. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

18. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

19. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

20. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

21. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized…