ANTICIPATED: SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: EC-5)

Dallas ISD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD is seeking an Anticipated SPED Inclusion Teacher for EC-5. The role focuses on collaborating to develop IEPs through ARD, implementing instructional programs, and supporting students with special needs in regular classes.

The position requires a Bachelor's, Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements, and related experience. Regular attendance, compliance with regulations, and ongoing professional growth are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field is required.
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with SPED endorsements is required.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship is recommended.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in professional growth.
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP goal setting and processes is expected.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction is expected.
• Knowledge of special needs of students in the assigned area is expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs with written prep evidence.
• Modify curricula with classroom teachers to support SPED students in regular classes.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments through formal and informal testing.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline per IEP; intervene in crises as needed.
• Consult with teachers on behavior management per IEP and coordinate with district resources.
• Stay informed of regulations and policies for special education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Professional growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field

Valid Texas teacher certificate with SPED endorsements

One year of student teaching or approved internship

Willingness to engage in professional growth

Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and goal setting

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of SPED needs in assigned area

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description - ANTICIPATED: SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: EC-5) (RTP20261102-014)

Job Description

ANTICIPATED: SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: EC-5) - ( RTP20261102-014 )

Description

• 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.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educations Plan goal setting process and implementation.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• 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: $67, 500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)***