Special Education Teacher- Middle School; San Angelo

Job Title

Special Education Teacher

Campus Principal

10 month/Exempt

Provides instruction and support to students served by Special Education and Related Services. Develops learning activities and experiences based on grade‑level standards and designed to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Implements or modifies the curriculum, prepares lessons and instructional materials appropriate to individual student’s present levels of academic achievement and functional performance. Works in self‑contained, resource, team, departmental or itinerant capacity as assigned.

This employee may be required to work with at‑risk students.

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the ARDC process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, and/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 individual students assigned to caseload.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as indicated in the student’s IEP and assist students served by Special Education and Related Services in general education classrooms with assignments through inclusion support or consultation.
• Participate in ARDC meetings for students on caseload or new students as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning strengths and weaknesses and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to the TEKS and the guidelines established by the ARDC and documented in the IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and abilities of each student on assigned caseload.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teaching assistants and volunteers.
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal methods.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as outlined in the IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the charter and campus.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline as outlined by the student code of conduct and the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students when necessary in accordance with federal and state law and regulation.
• Consult with general education teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP and when applicable to the BIP.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding educational, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• 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 laws, regulations, and policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Coordinate with campus principal to supervise teaching assistant(s).

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Teaching area certification as appropriate for assignment
• Minimum of student teaching experience…