Elementary Special Education Teacher - IEP & ARD

PETERSON ES; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District, at Peterson Elementary School in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher to support learning for students with disabilities under IEP guidance. This exempt, full-time role requires collaboration with staff, families, and ARD committees to tailor instruction and monitoring services.

The position involves implementing instructional plans, adapting curricula, and meeting ARD/IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with school and community population.
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting process and implementation.
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and 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.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with staff

ARD/IEP goal setting

Knowledge of special needs of students

Curriculum and instruction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Valid Texas certificate with required special education endorsements

Semi-Annual Certification for Single Cost Objective employees

Job description

Northwest Independent School District, at Peterson Elementary School in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher to support learning for students with disabilities under IEP guidance. This exempt, full-time role requires collaboration with staff, families, and ARD committees to tailor instruction and monitoring services.

The position involves implementing instructional plans, adapting curricula, and meeting ARD/IEP goals.