Special Ed. Resource Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate face-to-face instruction in the assigned academic subject area to foster their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development. Facilitate the development of competencies and skills necessary for success in society. Additionally, may offer distance or virtual learning options when required to accommodate individual needs and ensure the continuity of instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from 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 Specialized Dyslexia Instruction Preferred General knowledge of curriculum and instruction Experience Highly qualified as per NCLB guidelines, if applicable to teaching assignment

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies Classroom Management and Organization Communication Other Supervisory Responsibilities Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work prolonged or irregular hours, prolonged sitting, repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists, work from home or location other than school building (unless asked to go on site). 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; exposed to biological hazards.

Nondiscrimination Statement Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX issues:
Mark Micallef, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues:
Sofia Hinojosa, Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, .