Elementary Special Education Teacher - ABLE

Special Education Teacher

Primary

Purpose:

Provide instruction in accordance with the Individual Education Plan to students identified under IDEA. Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements specific to various disabilities
• Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions specific to the condition
• Ability to create a classroom environment that is attractive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Ability to guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline and safety
• Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities
• Knowledge of evaluation procedures to determine students' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Willingness to be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Organizational and time management skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures
• Ability to use technology such as computer, calculator, typewriter

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and provide instruction to students identified as disabled under IDEA in accordance with the Individual Education Plan
• Interface with other service providers such as Speech Language Pathologists, counselors, and occupational and physical therapist to coordinate educational efforts
• Maintain accurate records and report data as requested including, but not limited to, assignment sheets, grade books, attendance records, report cards, and daily tracking charts
• Attend Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings and prepare draft copies of goals and objectives and Behavior Management plans for presentation during the meeting
• Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team
• Complete Individual Educational Plan Assessments as a part of the Child Centered Process
• Evaluate student progress in accordance with guidelines established in the IEP
• Monitor special education students' progress in general education settings
• Maintain physical environment of the classroom for organizational and instructional purposes
• Develop and implement Behavior Management Plans
• Provide instructional and curricular modifications to meet academic, behavioral and physical needs of students with disabilities
• Teach TEA/district/Campus approved curriculum in accordance with IEP
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students using challenging and varied interactive strategies
• Provide support to promote success for students assigned to and returning from alternative settings and include parents in planning
• Steer the learning process toward the achievement of individual goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicate these objectives to students
• Maintain inventory of instructional aides, materials and textbooks in accordance with campus guidelines
• Maintain inventory of instructional aides, materials and textbooks from SERS and return in good condition upon request
• Initiate and encourage communication between the home and the school and interpret the school program and district policy to the community
• Assist in establishing a budget and ordering supplies in accordance with campus/district policy
• Assist in ordering supplies for SERS
• Follow district guidelines in collecting/receiving/and depositing funds
• Create a learner centered community by collaboratively identifying needs; plan and assess instruction using technology and other resources
• Assume responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students and others under his/her supervision
• Help students with personal as well as academic problems
• Pursue personal and professional growth opportunities through staff development and/or institutions of higher learning and model…