Empowering ECSE Special Education Teacher

La Vernia ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

La Vernia ISD is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to provide learning activities and experiences for students with varying abilities. You will develop or modify curricula, prepare lessons, and work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, valid Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements, and at least one year of student teaching or internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• One year student teaching or approved internship.
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting and implementation.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct an assessment of student learning styles; plan and use appropriate instructional strategies and materials.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to IEP guidelines; use varied media including technology.
• Work with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and instructional media.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the principal.
• Consult district and outside resource personnel regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for development.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline per IEP; intervene in crises and use restraints as necessary.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding behavior management per IEP.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Plan and supervise work of teacher aides and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with regulations and policies for special education.
• Compile, maintain, and file required reports and records.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Skills

Special education

ARD/IEP knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

La Vernia ISD is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to provide learning activities and experiences for students with varying abilities. You will develop or modify curricula, prepare lessons, and work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, valid Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements, and at least one year of student teaching or internship.