Behavior Support Special Education Teacher

BRENHAM ISD; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BRENHAM ISD seeks a Behavior Support Special Education Teacher responsible for providing specialized educational activities for students with disabilities. This full-time position involves developing individualized education plans (IEPs), collaborating with staff, and ensuring a supportive learning environment. Candidates should have a valid Texas teaching certificate and knowledge of special education requirements.

Qualifications

• Texas certification required; bilingual preferred.
• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify curricula to meet student needs.
• Implement instructional programs and monitor student progress.
• Manage student behavior in classroom settings.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students

Knowledge of IEP process

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements

Job description

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Job Title: Special Education Behavior Support Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule

Dept./School: Assigned Campus Calendar: 182 Days

WORKING CONDITIONS: 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 non ambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.

Primary Purpose

Provide special education students with learning activities, experiences, distance or virtual instruction 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.

Qualifications: Appropriate Texas certification required; Bilingual preferred, but not required; 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.

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 the teaching/learning process.
  
  

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care 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 the mission of the school district.
  
  

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior. 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

• 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.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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