S Teacher: Special Education Resource - Math; SY) San Marcos CISD San Marcos

Full-Time From $55,400/yr Posted 4 days ago

JOB TITLE:

Special Education Teacher WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt

DEPT. /SCHOOL:
Campus Assigned DATE REVISED:
February 2025

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences based on goals and objectives identified in the student's IEP. Develop or modify curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to students' ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

Bachelor's degree from accredited university.

Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required special education endorsements

ESL Certification is required within twelve months of employment for K-5 General Education, 6-12 English Language Arts Reading (ELAR), and Special Education (SPED) ACL Teachers.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and IEP goal setting process and implementation.

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Consultation skills and collaboration skills

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Collaborate with students, parents and other members of the staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.

2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

3. Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.

4. Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist students included in regular classes with assignments.

5. Prepare for Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings by:

a. Updating existing IEP with written notation;

b. Administering criterion-referenced or curriculum based assessments according to special education department procedures;

c. Completing the academic and/or developmental, behavioral

d. Drafting modifications of regular education instruction.

e. Drafting new IEP goals and objectives to send home to parents for review

6. Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings by:

a. Attending as the deaf education representative

b. Explaining and discussing the student's progress on previous IEP, current

competencies, proposed IEP goals and objectives, and proposed class,

schedule, modifications/accommodations, and supplemental aids

c. Providing information regarding state testing recommendations and previous

year results

d. Reporting transition goals and activities as needed

7. After the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meeting:

a. Distribute IEP paperwork to all teachers who will be responsible for implementing the accommodations/modifications

b. Provide and utilize supplemental aids as determined by the ARD committee

c. Implement the student's IEP.

d. Provide written evidence of student growth toward IEP by completing progress reports.

8. Conduct formal and informal assessment of student learning styles and use

results for instructional activities.

9. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the IEP.

10. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the

needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

11. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants/aide(s) and/or volunteers.

12. Use technologies including assistive technology in the teaching/learning

process.

13. Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.

14. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and/or feeding of students

as stated in IEP.

15. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may

sponsor outside activities approved by the school.

16. Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.

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

18. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including non-verbal crisis intervention and physical restraint of students according to IEP and training requirements.

19. Consult with regular classroom teachers and other staff members regarding…