Early Childhood Special Education

Provide students ages 35 with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectualemotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully insociety. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability in selfcontained StrategiesDevelop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum programassigned and show written evidence of preparation as requiredPrepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differencesPresent the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency Boardpolicies and administrative regulationsPlan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies activities materials and technology thatreflect accommodation for individual needs of students assignedConduct assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activitiesModify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established byIndividual Education Plans (IEP)Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methodsaccording to district requirementsParticipate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skillsCompile maintain and file all reports records and other documents requiredPlan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s)Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARDCommittee process for each student assignedParticipate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basisPresent subject matter according to guidelines established by IEPStudent Growth and DevelopmentConduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testingBe a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school districtProvide or supervise personal care medical care and feeding of students as stated in IEPClassroom Management and OrganizationDevelop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physicalsocial and emotional development of studentsManage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policiesadministrative regulations and IEPTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials andfacilitiesAssist in the selection of appropriate instructional materialsCommunicationEstablish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents principals andother colleaguesMaintain a professional relationship with all colleagues students parents and community membersUse acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearlyKeep the special education director and principal fully informed with respect to conditions and needs of the classroom and of newtechniques and materials being usedProfessional Growth and DevelopmentAttend and participate in faculty meetings and work sessions as required by the principalFollow all rules regulations and policies of Meridian ISD and follow directives from superiorsFollow attendance policy as assigned by supervisorPerform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisorExhibit professional judgment and responsibility at all timesDemonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsibleCompile maintain and file all physical and electronic reports records and other documents asrequiredPolicy ImplementationUphold and enforce school rules administrative regulations district philosophy board policies andpresent subject matter according to established guidelinesKeep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroomteachersCompile maintain and file all reports records and other documents requiredAttend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required