SpEd Teacher - Inclusion​/Resource​/Coach

Primary Purpose

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned.

Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Teaching certification held in multiple areas is preferred.
• Elementary School Teachers:
  Teachers must obtain ESL Certification within one year of employment.
• Middle School English Language Arts Teachers must obtain ESL Certification within one year of employment. ESL certification for all other MS Teachers is preferred.
• High School Teachers: ESL Certification is preferred.

• 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.
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules is preferred. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

• At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship.
• Prior coaching experience is preferred.
• Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours or when away from the office on district business.
• Class B CDL with P and S endorsement (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
  • Attend state mandated 20 hour TEA certification class.
  • Take a refresher course every three years to maintain certification.

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned 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.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• 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.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
• Drive student athletes to sporting events.
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in…