Anticipated: SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: PK-8)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking an anticipated SPED Inclusion Teacher for grades PK-8 to support students with special needs. The role involves collaborating with students, families, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD, implementing tailored instructional programs, and assisting regular classes with accommodations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, Texas SPed certification, and at least one year of student teaching or internship, with a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with Special Education endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency through professional growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ARD process and IEP goal setting.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and ability to apply to SPED.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents and staff to develop IEPs through ARD.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and document preparation.
• Modify regular curricula and aid students in regular classes.
• Employ diverse instructional techniques and media for each student.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
• Manage behavior and assist with crises per IEP guidelines.
• Consult with teachers about behavior management and resource coordination.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, district and school regulations for SPED.

Education

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

Commitment to ongoing professional growth

Knowledge of ARD process and IEP goal setting

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Job description

Anticipated: SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: PK-8)

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)***