Life Skills Teacher

OPENS: 06/07/2024CLOSES: Until FilledJOB TITLE: Life Skills TeacherREPORTS TO: Campus DirectorDEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / BaytownWAGE / HOUR STATUS: Exempt/Full TimePAY GRADE:Teacher Salary Schedule (prorated for number of days employed) PRIMARY PURPOSE:To provide educational services to students with disabilities responsible for planning developing delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services learning programs and instruction in both selfcontained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel. QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors degree from accredited universityValid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assignedDemonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assignedValid Texas Special Education certification Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of core academics subjects assignedGeneral knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorStrong organizational communication and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of local state and federal regulations and policies affecting special educationKnowledge of current special education practices and methodologiesKnowledge of educational technology applicationsAbility to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Planning and Preparation The life skills teacher understands the philosophical historical and legal foundations of special education. Additionally teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning; creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners; understands instructional planning; and designs instruction based on knowledge of the discipline student community and curriculum goals; of all students ages three through twentyone. In planning and preparation the teacher demonstrates knowledge of content students instructional outcomes resources instructional practice and designing assessments. Develops short and longrange plans consistent with curriculum goals learners diversity and learning theory. Demonstrates working knowledge of current legislation regulations policies and ethical issues related to the provision of educational services including least restrictive environment due process assessment discipline transition supplemental services and supports specialized health care and assistive technology to individuals with all types of disabilities across the age range. 3. Understands issues in definition and identification procedures for individuals with disabilities including those individuals from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. 4. Understands characteristics of individuals with disabilities across the age range including levels of severity multiple disabilities and their influence on development behavior and learning; with knowledge about the impact of language disorders processing deficits intellectual abilities behavioral/emotional/social disorders and physical (including sensory) disabilities on learning and behavior. 5. Plans effective instructional strategies for adapting or modifying general curriculum to meet the needs of individual students and strategies to implement and prioritize longitudinal outcomebased curriculum including social language academic vocational skills and life skill domains (e. domestic recreation/leisure vocational and community).6. Utilizes specialized materials equipment and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and understands the use of adaptive equipment for students with disabilities to plan and prepare for the integration of assistive and instructional technology to meet a students individual needs. 7. Prepares and utilizes assessment methodologies to adapt for individual students as appropriate including physical adaptations to meet a students individual needs.8. Maintains and inventories curriculum and assistive/adaptive technology. Prepares all required paperwork for students Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting within and participates in ARD meetings on a regular Strategies The life skills teacher understands the central concepts and methods of inquiry; uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students development of critical thinking problem solving and performance skills; and creates learning experiences that make content meaningful to all students. Additionally teacher understands the educational assessment process and uses various assessment strategies to support the continuous development of all students. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations/modifications for differences in individual student and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials equipment and technology that reflect understanding of the needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative formal/informal assessments of assigned students and use results to plan instructional activities. Work cooperatively with special education director/teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).Adapt to changing demands by planning preparing and adjusting teaching instruction for distance academic instruction to students with disabilities in a variety of subjects using evidencebased techniques such as multisensory learning repetition or phonetics. Uses instructional time effectively and efficiently while facilitating the integration of related services into the instructional program. Chooses and implements instructional techniques and strategies that promote successful transitions for individuals with disabilities. Creates varied opportunities for all students to use effective written verbal nonverbal and visual communication appropriate to each student. Implements strategies for assessing students skills within curricular areas including academic social and vocational. Student Growth and Development Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal responsibility for extracurricular activities as outside activities approved by the Campus a positive role model for students; support mission of the school all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities. Classroom Management and Organization The life skills teacher uses an understanding of individual group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction respect and rapport. This environment creates a positive culture with active engagement in learning and selfmotivation while managing classroom procedures and student behavior. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of student behavior through monitoring supervising and assessing behavioral patterns and when necessary develop and implementing a behavior intervention plan based upon results of the functional behavior assessment in accordance with students all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and in selecting books equipment and other instructional maintain and file all reports records and other documents develop and implement individualized learning plans for each technology to strengthen the teaching/learning an accurate and uptodate grade book and at any specified time student grade information can be by the schools grading records of student attendance and records of all special needs students that adhere to local state and federal guidelines to remain cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned Communication Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community parents with understanding and supporting educational objectives learning expectations and behavioral frequent and appropriate information to families about the instructional program and conveys information about individual student progress in a culturally sensitive manner. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community educational plans to parents teachers administrators social workers and others involved with the students progress in concordance with report cards. Professional Growth and Development The life skills teacher understands teaching as a profession maintains standards of professional conduct and provides leadership to improve students learning and wellbeing. The special education teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates how choices and actions affect students parents and other professionals in the learning community and actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally. Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends. Supervisory Responsibilities 1. Direct the work of assigned instructional aides attendants and volunteers. Professional Maintain regular and respond to email and voice mail daily.3. Model behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.4. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job and enforce all school policies and state confidentiality. Does not discuss children or their families outside of the the importance of the teacher serving as a role model and advocate for all students. Other Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.2. Perform other duties as may be assigned. WORKING CONDITIONSEquipment Used:Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals including specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the assignment. Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy procedures and data; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent standing sitting bending/stooping twisting kneeling pushing/pulling and minor hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of have exposure to biological lifting and carrying (under 50 pounds) This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the District may deem appropriate. ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOLBob Hope School is a growing openenrollment public charter school (nonprofit) providing parents a choice in their childs education. Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / DualLanguage campus. Instruction is conducted in a twoway immersion program where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur Beaumont and Baytown Texas. The Hughen Center Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School. Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.