Special Education Teacher ESC5643

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Responsibilities:

• Complete IEP paperwork and attend ARD meetings.
• Collaborate with scholars parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each scholar assigned.
• Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned scholars 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 scholars.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education scholars in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of scholar learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each scholar assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of scholar achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care medical care and feeding of scholars as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for scholars; support the mission of school district.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of scholars.
• Manage scholar behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining scholars as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of scholar behavior according to IEP.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal needs of scholars.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect scholars equipment materials and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents scholars principals and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues scholars parents and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain dependable performance and reliable and dependable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas Special Education teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Knowledge of the special needs of scholars in the assigned area.
• Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goalsetting process and implementation.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.