HS Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

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 match student ability levels. Serve as the facilitator for ARD meetings for special education students. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Training in dyslexia program to serve student needs; valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting and implementation
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEP through the ARD process for each student.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and plan appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
• Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines, using a variety of techniques and technology.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula and assist special education students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

• Conduct ongoing assessments via formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the student’s development.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including crisis intervention and physical restraint as necessary per IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding behavior management according to IEP.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Plan and assign work to teacher aides and volunteers, overseeing completion.

• Establish and maintain open communication via conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• 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 required reports and records.
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

None

No separate requirement listed.

Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting

Frequent walking

May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities. May also involve physical restraint and assistance of nonambulatory students and moving classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Ability to multitask and organize various student schedules throughout the school day in various classroom environments.

Maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Building/Campus:
Taft HS

From $55,000.00 to $74,775.00 annually.

Keyboard, E‑mail, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Multimedia, Internet, Databases, Other.

• 184 Day Contract
• Free $25,000.00 Life Insurance
• Low Cost Health Insurance
• $400 Employer Contribution to Health Ins.
• Low Cost Supplementary Insurance:
  Vision, Dental, Disability and Cancer

Special Education

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