Elementary Special Ed Teacher

Alvord Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Education Certification Stipd?

Job summary

Alvord Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide tailored learning activities and experiences for students, developing or modifying curricula and preparing lessons aligned to IEP goals.

The role requires collaboration with ARD teams, family communication, and use of technology in instruction. Involves assisting in classrooms, supervising aides, and contributing to a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting
• Experience: at least one year student teaching or approved internship

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEP through ARD for each student
• Implement instructional or therapeutic programs and document preparation
• Plan and use instructional strategies reflecting students' learning styles
• Modify regular curricula and assist SE students in regular classes
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings
• Assess learning styles and plan activities
• Present subject matter according to IEP guidelines
• Use varied instructional techniques and media
• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement
• Provide or supervise personal/medical care as stated in IEP
• Be a positive role model and support district mission
• Create a conducive learning environment
• Manage student behavior per IEP
• Consult with staff and resource personnel
• Protect students and materials
• Assist in selecting instructional materials
• Maintain professional communication with families and staff
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on committees
• Staff development participation

Skills

IEP/ARD processes

Special education knowledge

Curriculum modification

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas special education certificate endorsements

Tools

Technology in teaching

Job description

This position qualifies for a $5,000 stipend for Special Education Certification.

This is an opportunity to join an amazing team. Successful candidates will care deeply about the students they serve and the colleagues they work with. Alvord ISD staff members model a strong work ethic and have high expectations for themselves and their students. Employees in Alvord ISD enjoy an employee friendly environment which includes strong administrative support, small class sizes, unusual autonomy, and a casual professional employee dress code.

Primary Purpose:

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences 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 inclusion, content mastery, self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

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

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

1. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
2. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
3. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
4. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
5. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
4. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
3. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
4. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
5. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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. Exposure to biological hazards.