ANTICIPATED: SPED Self-Contained Teacher (Grades: EC-5)

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

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks an Early Childhood SPED Self-Contained Teacher to collaborate with families and staff in developing IEPs through ARD. You will implement targeted instructional and therapeutic programs, adapt curricula for diverse learners, and participate in ARD meetings to explain educational plans to the community.

The role requires knowledge of IEP goals, curriculum, and appropriate assessments, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing IEP goals and ARD processes.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction for SPED settings.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures for SPED.
• Ability to prepare clear IEP-related documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs via ARD.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill programs with evidence.
• Plan and use strategies and materials tailored to student needs.
• Modify curricula with classroom teachers when needed.
• Attend ARD meetings and help communicate programs to families.
• Consult with teachers on behavior management per IEP guidelines.
• Assess student achievement with formal and informal methods.
• Maintain records and required documentation of student progress.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
• Manage student behavior and assist in crises according to IEP.
• Stay informed on regulations and district policies for special education.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance at the worksite.

Skills

ARD process knowledge

IEP goal setting

Curriculum & instruction knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Audit work papers writing

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility to change

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description - ANTICIPATED: Early Childhood SPED Self-Contained Teacher (RTP20260806-020)

Job Description

ANTICIPATED: Early Childhood SPED Self-Contained Teacher - ( RTP20260806-020 )

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.
• 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; Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP; Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing; Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educational Plan goal setting process and implementation.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, practices, principles, and procedures pertaining to auditing and accounting
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and conclusive audit work papers and concise narrative audit reports
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in working with various district and non-district personnel
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned
• 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)***