Inclusion Teacher - Intermediate

Mathis ISD; Mathis (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathis ISD is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher for the Building/Campus Intermediate School (3-5) to design and deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals. You will collaborate with parents, staff, and ARD teams to tailor lessons to individual student needs and document progress using varied instructional methods and assistive technology.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with Texas SPED certification and experience implementing ARD/IEP processes and adapting curricula

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university and valid Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements
• Experience with ARD/IEP goal setting and implementation is preferred
• Ability to adapt curricula and instruction for students with special needs

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each student
• Implement instructional or therapeutic programs and document preparation
• Plan and use strategies, materials, and technology to meet diverse learning needs
• Present subject matter according to IEP guidelines and modify regular curricula as needed
• Work with classroom teachers to support integration of special education students
• Participate in ARD meetings and in selection of instructional media
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents and staff

Skills

IEP knowledge

ARD process

Curriculum adaptation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas SPED certification

Job description

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.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

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

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.
• 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
• 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.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

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

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

Other

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• 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.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Building/Campus Intermediate School (3-5)