8128 - High School Special Education Teacher-Inclusion

Pasadena Independent School District; Pasadena; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District in Pasadena, TX is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher-Inclusion to deliver instruction in accordance with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and participate in the Child Centered Process as part of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will also participate in ARD/IEP proceedings as the representative for special education.

The role requires knowledge of disabilities, safety, behavior management, and documentation of student progress, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements for various disabilities.
• Ability to create an engaging classroom environment.
• Ability to implement IEP/ARD processes with MDT involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with the IEP to students identified under IDEA.
• Participate in the ARD/IEP process as a representative or committee member from special education instruction.
• Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team.
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Disabilities understanding

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Communication skills

Student engagement

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

8128 - High School Special Education Teacher-Inclusion JobID: 8128

Provide instruction in accordance withthe Individual Education Plan to students identified under IDEA. Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements specific to various disabilities
• Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions specific to the condition
• Ability to create a classroom environment that is attractive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Ability to guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline and safety
• Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities
• Knowledge of evaluation proceduresto determinestudents' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Willingness to be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Understand and support administrative decisions, guidelines, and instructions and assist in formulating campus and district policies when requested
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implementlessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establishand maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Organizational and time management skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures
• Ability to use technology such as computer, calculator, typewriter
• In some settings the teacher may be required to:
• Provide care of students with physical disabilities including feeding of specialized food or tube feeding, toiling, including diaperingand catheterization, and specialized care needs such as suctioning and CPR
• Attend staff development designed for specific areas of instructional specialty
• This training may include but not be limited to: CPR, sign-language, catheterization, tube feeding, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Level System Training, In-Home and/or Parent Training, and Content Areas skills such as reading instruction
• Consult with related service and/or other support personnelsuch such as Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Assistive Technology Teacher, Teacher of students with Visual or Auditory Impairments and incorporateactivities as per the IEP into daily instruction. Lift or otherwise move students
• Physically restrain students using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques. Perform duties of in Home Trainer after school hours
• Position students using special equipment
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle helpful but not required

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher

DUTY DAYS

187 Days

PAY GRADE

T07-T08

PAY SCHEDULE

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Primary Purpose

Provide instruction in accordance withthe Individual Education Plan to students identified under IDEA. Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements specific to various disabilities
• Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions specific to the condition
• Ability to create a classroom environment that is attractive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Ability to guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline and safety
• Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities
• Knowledge of evaluation proceduresto determinestudents' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Willingness to be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Understand and support administrative decisions, guidelines, and instructions and assist in formulating campus and district policies when requested
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implementlessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establishand maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Organizational and time management skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures
• Ability to use technology such as computer, calculator, typewriter
• In some settings the teacher may be required to:
• Provide care of students with physical disabilities including feeding of specialized food or tube feeding, toiling, including diaperingand catheterization, and specialized care needs such as suctioning and CPR
• Attend staff development designed for specific areas of instructional specialty
• This training may include but not be limited to: CPR, sign-language, catheterization, tube feeding, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Level System Training, In-Home and/or Parent Training, and Content Areas skills such as reading instruction
• Consult with related service and/or other support personnelsuch such as Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Assistive Technology Teacher, Teacher of students with Visual or Auditory Impairments and incorporateactivities as per the IEP into daily instruction. Lift or otherwise move students
• Physically restrain students using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques. Perform duties of in Home Trainer after school hours
• Position students using special equipment
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle helpful but not required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Plan and provideinstruction to students identified as disabled under IDEA in accordance with the Individual Education Plan
• Interface with other service providers such as Speech Language Pathologists, counselors, and occupational and physical therapist to coordinate educational efforts
• Maintain accurate records and report data as requested including, but not limited to, assignment sheets, grade books, attendance records, report cards, and daily tracking charts
• Attend Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings and prepare draft copies of goals and objectives and Behavior Management plans for presentation during the meeting
• Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team
• Complete Individual Educational Plan Assessments as a part of the Child Centered Process
• Evaluate student progress in accordance withguidelines established in the IEP
• Monitor special education students' progress in general education settings
• Maintain