ABU Teacher

Job Title: Special Education TeacherReports to: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Special EducationDept./School: Campus as assignedPrimary 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 selfcontained team departmental or itinerant capacity as :Education/Certification:Bachelors degree from accredited universityValid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignmentsDemonstrated competency in the subject area(s) assignedSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned areaKnowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and IndividualEducation Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementationGeneral knowledge of curriculum and instructionMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional Strategies1. Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the 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 and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).10. Use technology in teaching/learning Growth and Development11. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.12. Provide or supervise personal care medical care and feeding of students as stated in IEP.13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school Management and Organization15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal needs of students.19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.20. Assist in selection of books equipment and other instructional materials as 21. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and 24. Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.25. Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.26. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.28. Maintain confidentiality.29. Other duties as Responsibilities:Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing stooping bending kneeling pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom or adaptiveequipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students. Exposure to biological foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.