Bilingual Teacher Special Education - ECSE Teacher @Martinez Early Learning Center

(Internal employees must use the internal link to login & apply.)

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Develop and implement individualized plans for specially designed instruction for students to develop competencies and skills to maximize opportunities independent living economic self-sufficiency and full participation in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors degree from accredited university or college
• Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) special Education including bilingual

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to implement sheltered instruction across all content areas
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
• Proficient in the use of digital tools including Google Suite Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software and Learning Management Systems
• Knowledge of districts bilingual and ESL programs
• Bilingual required

Experience:

• Direct work experience with individuals with disabilities preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education by sheltering instruction across contents.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community members.
• Abide by the Alief ISDCode of Civility.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Confer with and foster professional relationships with students parents colleagues and administrators regularly per building and district guidelines.
• Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions reviews progress grades dismissals conferences etc.
• Translate oral and/or written communications as needed.
• Comply with state and federal laws district policies rules regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.

Instructional Strategies

• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) district mandates and curricula and individual education plan. Multiple preparations (courses) may be required.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) districts curriculum program and IEP. Show written evidence of preparation as required. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials equipment and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Assess the on-going accomplishments and needs of students; maintain appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Implement instructional and linguistic modifications and accommodations per Admission Review Dismissal ARD and/or LPAC decisions with students receiving services under all federal and state guidelines.
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers to support special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Determine instructional goals objectives and specially designed instruction according to the students needs related to their disability.
• Supervise the implementation of IEP goals/objectives by a paraprofessional including specially designed instruction required by the IEP.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create an inviting risk free supportive and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students.
• Implement an appropriate and effective discipline management system for the classroom in alignment with building and district policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with behavior intervention plans Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books equipment and other instructional materials.
• Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
• Provide or supervise any specially designed instruction related to behavior.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills and student achievement.
• Comply with state district and federal laws; district and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

• Complete all needed timely documentation of SHARS billable services including personal care services.
• Plan and monitor services required by the IEP when are provided by a paraprofessional.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture:Standing prolonged sitting occasional kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting

Motion:Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting:Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment:May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Hiring administrators review applications interview and recommend for hire.

Probationary contract 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days the salary/stipend will be less.

2025-2026 Salary Schedule; 2026-2027 Salary Schedule is pending approval by the board.

(Internal employees must use the internal link to login & apply.)

Experience:

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