Adaptive Education Teacher 9th-12th

Education Service Center, Region 2; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center, Region 2 is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide learning activities tailored to students with disabilities, developing curricula and materials to match ability levels. The role supports learning in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacities as assigned.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, a Texas SPED certificate, and ARD/IEP experience. Collaboration with staff, parents, and students is essential to drive student growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Experience with ARD/IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each student.
• Implement instructional/therapeutic/skill development programs and document preparation.
• Plan and use strategies, activities, and materials matching student learning styles.
• Work with classroom teachers to modify curricula and support SPED students in general classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan activities.
• Present subject matter according to IEP guidelines.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media to meet needs of each student.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Skills

ARD Process Knowledge

IEP Goal Setting

Curriculum & Instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Date Revised: 08/2023

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience

At least one year student teaching or approved internship.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the 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.
• Conduct assessment of student 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 student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other Duties

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Attendance is necessary for the job function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions

Mental demands/physical demands/environmental factors: maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; may be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students; exposure to biological hazards.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.