[2024-2025] Classroom Teacher (SPED) Port Arthur Elementary Campus

OPENS: 09/04/2024CLOSES: Until FilledJOB TITLE: Classroom Teacher (SPED Teacher) REPORTS TO: Campus DirectorDEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / Port Arthur Elementary CampusWAGE / HOUR STATUS: Exempt/Full TimePAY GRADE:Teacher Salary Schedule (prorated for number of days employed) PRIMARY PURPOSE Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. QUALIFICATIONS Education: o Bachelors degree from accredited university o Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assignedo Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned o Valid Texas Special Education certification Special Knowledge/Skills: o Knowledge of subjects assigned o General knowledge of curriculum and instruction o Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior o Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skillso Knowledge of local state and federal regulations and policies affecting special education o Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies o Knowledge of educational technology applications o Able to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Instructional Strategies 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. Use instructional time effectively and efficiently while facilitating the integration of related services into the instructional program. Choose and implement instructional techniques and strategies that promote successful transitions for individuals with disabilities. Create varied opportunities for all students to use effective written verbal nonverbal and visual communication appropriate to each student. Implement 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 a positive role model for students; support mission of the school all required paperwork for students Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting within and participates in ARD meetings on a regular basis. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and Management and Organization 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 implement 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 1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community members. 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. 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 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 behavior that is professional ethical and 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: Computer with appropriate software printer calculator copier facsimile machine overhead projector and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment. Mental Demands: 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 standing sitting stooping bending twisting kneeling pushing and carry small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom have exposure to biological moderate lifting. 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.