Dynamic Special Education Teacher: IEP & ARD Champion

New Braunfels Chamber; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New Braunfels Chamber is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide learning activities and experiences designed to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. You will develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons aligned to IEP goals.

The role involves collaborating with families and staff, participating in ARD meetings, and implementing varied instructional strategies, assessments, and accommodations to meet diverse student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• ESL Certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IEP process knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Special education needs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

ESL Certification within one year

Multiple certifications preferred

Job description

New Braunfels Chamber is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide learning activities and experiences designed to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. You will develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons aligned to IEP goals.

The role involves collaborating with families and staff, participating in ARD meetings, and implementing varied instructional strategies, assessments, and accommodations to meet diverse student