Special Education Teacher- EA

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 match student ability levels. Work in selfcontained team departmental or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills:
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
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills

Experience:
Student teaching approved internship or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies
1. Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP throughthe ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assignedstudents and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructionaland learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding ofthe learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employa variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs andcapabilities of each student assigned.
5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed andassist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
7. Participate in selection of books equipment and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development
8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
9. Provide or supervise personal care medical care and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
10. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization
12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
14. Interact with students professionally calmly intentionally using deescalation language and tone.
15. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
16. Collaborate with teachers and service providers to ensure access to grade level instruction and intervention while meeting the individualized needs for students in specialized programs such as Essential Academics (EA) classroom Behavior Academic and Social Emotional (BASE) classroom and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom.
17. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
18. Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other
19. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
20. Maintain professional relationships with parents students and colleagues.
21. Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.
22. Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
23. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
24. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
25. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture:Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion:Frequent walking
Lifting:May require regular heavy lifting 45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities control behavior through physical restraint assist nonambulatory students and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment:Exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demand: Maintain emotional control under stress.