Empowering Elementary Special Education Teacher - SOAR

BERKSHIRE ES

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 84,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northwest Independent School District, BERKSHIRE ES in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the SOAR program (grades 26-27). The role reports to the campus principal and requires a Texas special education certificate with ARD/IEP knowledge.

Duty days total 187, with a pay grade of A15 and 63,343.60–83,774.20 annual salary. The teacher will collaborate with families, modify curricula, conduct ARD meetings, and implement instructional programs tailored to students

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Valid Texas certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
Semi-Annual Certification (Periodic Certification) for Single Cost Objective employees.
Ability to work effectively with school and community population.
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting/implementation.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students, parents, and other 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 reflecting 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 regularly.
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 needs 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.