Special Education Behavior; PASS Teacher; SY-MacArthur HS

Special Education Behavior (PASS) Teacher (26-27 SY) - Mac Arthur HS Job Description

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Campus Administrator

PAY GRADE: Teacher salary (192 days)

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

DATE REVISED: March 2015

• Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the most appropriate environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; develop/modify curricula and prepare lessons and teacher instructional materials according to ability levels and based on district’s curriculum; work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
• Provide intensive behavior intervention and social skills instruction to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Provide behavior training, modeling and support for staff at Irving ISD campuses.
• Provide effective implementation of the students’ BIP.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Educator Certification; special education certification required
• Endorsements in applicable teaching areas (Special Ed EC‑12 REQUIRED)
• Experience or training in working with students with significant behavioral needs

• Ability to develop IEPs including behavior intervention plans and participate in ARD process; knowledge of curriculum; knowledge of special needs of students including emotional and behavioral disabilities; knowledge of policies and practices addressing specific duties and responsibilities of assigned position.
• Experience in designing behavioral interventions for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
• Experience in monitoring student behaviors and progress.
• Knowledge of research‑based best practices for providing specially designed instruction for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules governing the education of students with disabilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in attaining district special education program goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Experience providing professional development to teachers and staff regarding behavioral best practices.

Instructional Strategies:

• Collaborate with parents and staff in the development of IEPs.
• Develop all required elements of students’ IEP in accordance with district, state, and federal timelines.
• Develop and implement social and academic programs according to IEPs and district curriculum.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation.
• Provide instruction to improve social skill acquisition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Student Growth and Development:

• Consistently assess student progress through formal/informal testing.
• Consistently assess and modify classroom environment to maximize student success.
• Present positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
• Provide or seek sources to aid students in dealing with emotional/physical needs that must be met before learning can take place.
• Provide positive and successful opportunities for students to develop positive self‑esteem.
• Provide or supervise personal care or medical care of students as stated in IEP.
• Implement and maintain student data collection and progress monitoring system for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Compile requested data into reports required by special education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Classroom Management and Organization:

• Create a safe and positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the cognitive, physical, social, and…