Teacher - SpEd Secondary [for '25-'26 SY]

Job Title: Special EducationTeacher

Wage/Hour Status:Exempt

Reports to: Asst. PrincipalPrincipal Dir. of Student Support Services

Pay Grade:Teacher Salary Schedule

Dept./School:Assigned Campus

Date Revised: February 2021

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designedto help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth as defined by the students Individual Education Plan. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained team departmental or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of spcial needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Experience:

At least one-year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

2. Provide or supervise personal care medical care and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.

4. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.

2. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

3. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

4. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal needs of students.

5. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.

6. Assist in selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.

2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.

3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
3. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings special education meetings and team meetings.
5. Maintain confidentiality.
6. other duties as assigned.
7. Comply with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics.
8. Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) if applicable.

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 nonambulatory 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 and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.