CoachSPED Self Contained Teacher (Grades 9-12)

• Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP and consult district and outside resources regarding education social medical and personal needs of students.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification as appropriate.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

• Bachelors Degree in a directly related field
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission Review and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educations Plan goal setting process and implementation.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• Demonstrated strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
  

***Minimum Salary: $67500 (non-certified) / $68000 (certified)***