ElemIntermediate Special EducationDyslexia Teacher

ELKHART INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Posting

Posting Date: February 11 2025
Position Title: Special Education/Dyslexia Teacher (K5
Location: Elkhart Elementary School
Beginning:School Year

Position Summary: 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 curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to
student ability levels. Work in self contained team departmental or itinerant capacity as
assigned.
Education/Qualifications:
degree from accredited university;
Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments;
of special needs of students in assigned area;
of Admission Review and Dismissal ARD) Committee process and Individual Education
Plan
IEP) goal setting process and implementation;
knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Duties/Responsibilities:

with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD
Committee process for each student assigned.
an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and
show written evidence of preparation as required.
and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and
equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist
special education students in regular classes with assignments.
in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional
activities.
subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each
student assigned.
and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
technology in teaching/learning process.
ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
or supervise personal care medical care and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities
approved by campus principal.
a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and
emotional development of students.
student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis
situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

district and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal
needs of students.
all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and
facilities.
in selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.
and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students
principals and teachers.
a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.
effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.
informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies
for special education teachers.
maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents
required.
and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as
assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED: Uses computer printer fax copier and child care equipment

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
adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities;
control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non ambulatory students. Exposure to
biological hazards.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and
are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required.

Application Procedure: Current EISD employees may submit a Letter of Intent to apply
rather than a full application. Apply at >>>Careers>>Employment Opportunities.
Resumes transcripts and letters of reference may be included. For further inquiries contact
Kristin Steely Principal:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Elkhart ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated
youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
nondiscrimination policies: Kyle Johnson Superintendent 301 East Parker St. Elkhart Tx. 75839

Nombre de LEA no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o
edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos
juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las
polticas de no discriminacin: Kyle Johnson Superintendent 301 East Parker St. Elkhart Tx.
75839