TCE - Behavior Support Teacher

livingston independent school district timber creek elementary - livingston, texas open in google maps

starting date: jan 6, 2025

job title: ecse behavior support teacher exemption status/test: exempt

reports to: principal date revised: 11/04/2024

dept./school: assigned campus/primary school

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 a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

education/certification:

bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

valid texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

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

physical education teachers: current automated external defibrillator (aed) certificate

experience:

one of year student teaching or approved internship

• collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop iep through the ard committee process for each student assigned.
• implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• conduct an assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 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
• work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• participate in ard committee meetings regularly.
• participate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

• conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in iep.
• assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• consult district and outside resource people regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

• create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to iep.
• consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to iep.
• take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

• establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
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