Teacher - Special Education Life Skills Unit - High School
Teacher - Special Education Life Skills Unit - High School
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title
Special Education Teacher
Department
Campus Based
Reports To
Campus Principal
Compensation
Teacher Pay Scale
Days
187
Revised: 03/17/2025
Life Skills Unit
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 Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment
- Valid Texas Drivers License
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50.00 paid by the employee.
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned areas
- 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:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Instructional Strategies
- 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.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student 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.
- Participate in selection of books equipment and other instructional media.
Student Growth and Development
- 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.
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal needs of students.
Classroom management and Organization
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline including 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.
- Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Other
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
- Maintain professional relationships with parents students and colleagues.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated 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.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of this position; however the supervision of students is required. Direct the work of instructional aide(s).
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Office equipment persona computer printer calculator multiline telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position.
- Communication equipment radio communication equipment cellular telephone
- Video monitoring equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands
- Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs and/or ramps balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling.
- Occasional: Lifting moderate 1544 pounds; carrying moderate 1544 pounds
Environmental Factors
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
- Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc. work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces work alone work prolonged or irregular hours.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
