Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool

Krum ISD; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Krum ISD seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained) to provide specialized instructional services district-wide. You will develop and adapt curricula, prepare lessons, and work within self-contained, team, or itinerant settings under ARD/IEP guidelines.

You will collaborate with parents and staff, participate in ARD meetings, and ensure instructional strategies meet diverse student needs while complying with district policies.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements
• ESL certification is preferred
• Experience with ARD/IEP processes and planning is required for this role

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each student
• Implement instructional programs and document preparation as required
• Plan and adapt curricula to student needs and provide appropriate materials
• Work with regular teachers to modify curricula and support students in regular classes with assignments
• Attend ARD Committee meetings regularly and participate in assessments
• Create a positive classroom environment and supervise aides/volunteers

Skills

ARD/IEP process

Special education knowledge

Parent collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate

ESL certification preferred

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool JobID: 838

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary School Teacher - Special Education
• Date Posted: 3/4/2024
• Location: District-Wide

Job Title: Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained) Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal 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 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 assignments
• ESL certification preferred

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
• Experience in working with students with Autism

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• 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.

Student Growth and Development

• 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.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

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

Communication

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

Other

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• 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 nonambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

Krum ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and Title VII can be directed to Instructional Resources Coordinator-Nancy Shipley, Asst. Superintendent [phone] [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator-Terry Rahn, Director of Special Programs [phone] [e-mail]