Special Education- Inclusion Teacher; Grades: EC-

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students, providing written evidence of preparation as required.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special‑education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and with district and outside resources regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• All federally funded incumbents must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field.
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ARD Committee process and IEP goal‑setting and implementation.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in the assigned area.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is part of this role. A remote working arrangement is not an option for campus‑based positions; regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties on site are essential job duties for all campus‑based personnel.

Starks Elementary

Full‑time

Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non‑certified) / $68,000 (certified)