EH SPED Self-Contained Teacher (K-5)

• 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.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis; Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP; Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing; Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documents.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• 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.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission Review and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educational Plan goal setting process and implementation.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws regulations practices principles and procedures pertaining to auditing and accounting
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and conclusive audit work papers and concise narrative audit reports
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in working with various district and non-district personnel
• Demonstrated organizational communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned
• 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)***