Elementary Special Education Teacher (ALE Unit) 26-27 SY

Anova Education; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education in Texas seeks a Special Education Teacher for the ALE Unit to provide instruction and support for students with special needs, aligning curricula with IEP goals and ARD requirements. The role involves developing lessons and materials tailored to individual abilities.

You will collaborate with parents and staff, implement therapeutic programs, assess learning styles, and modify regular curricula as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements for assignment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs via ARD.
• Implement instructional/therapeutic programs and document prep as required.
• Assess learning styles and tailor instruction to student needs.
• Present material per IEP guidelines using varied media and technology.
• Work with teachers to adapt curricula for SPED students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and instructional media.

Skills

Effective communication

ARD process knowledge

IEP goal setting

Curriculum adaptation

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Special Education Teacher-ALE Unit
• Exemption: Exempt/Professional
• Reports to: Principal
• Pay Scale: HB2 Teacher Salary Scale + $3,500.00 Stipend
• Calendar: 187
• Dept./School: Assigned Campus

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 match student ability levels. Work in 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 assignment

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
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

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. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. 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. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

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. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

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 including 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. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
5. Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
2. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
3. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
4. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
6. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
7. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
8. May serve on a district or campus threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer