7913 - Elementary Special Education Teacher - BSS

Pasadena Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher to provide instruction to students identified under IDEA. The role involves participating in the IEP process and collaborating with other educational professionals.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate. The position requires a strong understanding of disabilities and the ability to create a conducive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions.
• Ability to guide students to maintain standards of behavior.
• Willingness to be available for education-related purposes outside the school day.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide instruction to students identified as disabled under IDEA.
• Maintain accurate records and report data as requested.
• Evaluate student progress in accordance with guidelines established in the IEP.

Skills

Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements

Ability to create an appealing classroom environment

Knowledge of evaluation procedures

Skill in oral and written communication

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

JOB TITLE

Elementary Special Education Teacher – BSS JobID: 7913

DUTY DAYS

187 Days

PAY GRADE

T07-T08

SALARY SCHEDULE

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PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide instruction in accordance with the 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

QUALIFICATIONS – 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 encourage self‑discipline and safety


• Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities


• Knowledge of evaluation procedures to determine students' 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, plan and implement lessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned


• Ability to establish and 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, diapering, catheterization, suctioning, CPR, and other specialized care needs; attend staff development designed for specific areas of instructional specialty; consult with related service personnel such as Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Assistive Technology Teacher, and Teacher of students with Visual or Auditory Impairments; lift or otherwise move students; physically restrain students using Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques; position students using special equipment; drive a motor vehicle (helpful but not required)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Plan and provide instruction 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, occupational and physical therapists to coordinate educational efforts


• Maintain accurate records and report data as requested, including 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 part of the Child Centered Process


• Evaluate student progress in accordance with guidelines established in the IEP


• Monitor special education students' progress in general education settings


• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organizational and instructional purposes


• Develop and implement behavior management plans


• Provide instructional and curricular modifications to meet academic, behavioral and physical needs of students with disabilities


• Teach TEA/district/campus approved curriculum in accordance with IEP


• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the locations and times designated; plan and implement a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students using challenging and varied interactive strategies


• Provide support to promote success for students assigned to and returning from alternative settings and include parents in planning


• Steer the learning process toward the achievement of individual goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicate these objectives to students


• Maintain inventory of instructional aides, materials and textbooks in accordance with campus guidelines


• Assist in establishing a budget and ordering supplies in accordance with campus/district policy


• Follow district guidelines in collecting, receiving, and depositing funds


• Create a learner-centered community by collaboratively identifying needs; plan and assess instruction using technology and other resources


• Assume responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students and others under supervision


• Help students with personal as well as academic problems


• Pursue personal and professional growth opportunities through staff development and/or higher education and model professional standards and teaching excellence


• Administer alternative assessments as specified in ARD/IEP report


• Interface with general education teachers to maintain student progress and knowledge of current curriculum


• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or Director of Special Education

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds; moving and positioning students with severe physical disabilities; sitting on floor to provide instruction and stimulation; bending, climbing stairs, crouching, seeing, talking, reading, hearing, writing, and crawling.