Teacher, Special Education Resource

Special Education Resource Teacher  School Year)

Spring Independent School District, Anderson Elementary School – Spring, Texas

Days per Year: 187

Salary: Min $62,750

Job Title: Special Education Resource Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

The Special Education Resource Teacher position is designed for an educator who strives to positively impact students eligible for special education supports and services. This position will work to affect students’ academic achievement in the areas of Literacy and/or Mathematics so that they can be successful in the general education curriculum. The Special Education Resource Teacher is responsible for providing intense, direct, explicit instruction in literacy and/or mathematics where the student has demonstrated significant needs.

Through the use of the Spring ISD curriculum and knowledge of how standards are vertically aligned, the Resource Teacher will scaffold instruction to bridge gaps found in student achievement and to ensure access and progress is made on grade level standards. The Special Education Resource Teacher is responsible for instructional delivery, classroom environment, progress monitoring, and documentation. While this teacher will ensure that students who are pulled out of the General Education classroom environment continue to receive rigorous learning, they may provide services in the General Education classroom to ensure students are receiving specific learning supports and are able to transfer their knowledge as they transition into the mainstream setting.

The work of the Special Education Resource Teacher is guided by curriculum standards and by federal, state and district special education policy and procedures.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, and communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and driving continuous improvement.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education AND English/Language Arts/Reading OR Mathematics OR Core Subjects for grade levels assigned)

Preferred:

• One year of student teaching or approved internship
• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with content area endorsement(s)
• Valid Texas ESL Certification
• Dyslexia training

• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services
• Experience working with struggling readers
• Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students, manage their behavior and collaborate in learning environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong technology skills including technology integration

• Develops and implements instructional plans to assist students in closing achievement gaps so they can access the general curriculum and meet curriculum standards
• Actively participates in Data Driven Action Planning (DDAP) Professional Learning community (PLC) meetings with general education teachers to plan, practice, and provide accommodations to meet student needs
• Actively participates in training provided by the district on developing and implementing intervention strategies designed to accelerate student growth in literacy / mathematics
• Prepares and documents lesson plans in accordance with district standards and procedures
• Implements individual education plans (IEPs), monitors and documents student progress
• Communicates regularly with parents to review student progress
• Maintains confidentiality of student and parent information
• Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports on students as required
• Uses a variety of data collection tools to assess student skills and progress in the general curriculum
• Maintains professional competence by participating in staff…