ECSE Special Education Teacher

Littlefield ISD seeks a caring and competent individual to provide ECSE-aged special education students with learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for educational, emotional, physical, and social growth in a self-contained environment.

Special Education Teacher

Principal

District Teacher Salary Schedule plus special education stipend

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

• 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
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• At least one-year student teaching or approved internship (preferred)

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop Individualized Education Plans for students on caseload.
• Implement an instructional or functional skill development program for students and show 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 students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement to develop progress reporting information and present levels of performance
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• 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 regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move 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 when warranted; and assist non‑ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

Thank you for your interest in becoming an employee of Littlefield ISD!