PreK Special Education Teacher; SY

PreK Special Education Teacher (SY26-27)

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Principal, Principal, Executive Director of Special Education

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule

Department/School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: February 2021

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth as defined by the students' Individual Education Plan. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 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, Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation.
• Experience: At least one year student teaching or approved internship.

• Collaborate with students, parents, and 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 provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students.
• 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 on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.

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

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

3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

4. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

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

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

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

4. Consult district and outside resource persons regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

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

6. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

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

2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, special education meetings, and team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with the Texas Educators' Code of Ethics.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

Supervise assigned teacher aides, if applicable.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non‑ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all…