Elementary Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Shallowater Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education institution in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced special education teacher to provide learning activities and support to students with special needs. The role involves developing tailored curricula, supervising paraprofessionals, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements. Strong knowledge of IEP processes and classroom management skills are essential. The position demands emotional control in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship required.
• Knowledge of the ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities and self-help for special education students.
• Develop or modify curricula for individual student abilities.
• Supervise assigned special education paraprofessional(s).
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Provide special education students with learning activities, self-help, and social emotional learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to individual student ability levels. Work in self-contained classroom with specially designed instructional activities focused on building independent living skills, functional and vocational skills with assigned students.

Qualifications:

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
• Student Growth and Development
• Classroom Management and Organization
• Communication
• Other

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned special education paraprofessional(s)

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. 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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.