Teacher - SPED - Resource​/ICS

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Bilingual certification required for respective positions

Mission: Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the need of eligible students with disabilities. Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians regarding student needs such as ARD paperwork, IEPs, BIPs, and general progress.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of essential knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Administer criterion referenced testing.
• Keep current and be willing to apply state‑of‑the‑art educational practices.
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers and administrators to oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, including training on data collection and specific instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives at the conclusion of each grading period.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students.
• Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Implement federal, state, and district guidelines for determining and providing supports to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Maintain confidential student records.
• Attend district‑required and job‑specific trainings and staff development (e.g., training on autism, content‑specific trainings, structured settings).
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used: Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator, fax machine. Familiar with wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, ramps, locks, radio communication equipment, video‑monitoring equipment, and technology teaching tools (SMART Board).

Potential Leadership Opportunities:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Workplace Operational Environment: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, crouching, crawling, reaching, climbing, and pulling. May be required to lift moderate weight (15–44 pounds). Exposure to biological hazards, noise, and microwaves.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.