Innovative Middle School Special Education Resource Teacher

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District in Houston, TX seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction under IDEA and participate in ARD/IEP processes as the representative from special education instruction. You will work with students with disabilities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and implement Individual Education Plans.

Bachelor's degree and valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program and to plan lessons based on objectives, needs, and abilities of students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provideinstruction to students identified as disabled under IDEA in accordance with the Individual Education Plan.
• Interface with other service providers such as Speech Language Pathologists, counselors, and occupational and physical therapists to coordinate educational efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and report data as requested including assignment sheets, grade books, attendance records, report cards, and daily tracking charts.
• Attend Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings and prepare draft copies of goals and objectives and Behavior Management plans for presentation during the meeting.
• Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Complete Individual Educational Plan Assessments as a part of the Child Centered Process.
• Evaluate student progress in accordance with guidelines established in the IEP.
• Monitor special education students' progress in general education settings.
• Maintain physical environment of the classroom for organizational and instructional purposes.
• Develop and implement Behavior Management Plans.
• Provide instructional and curricular modifications to meet academic, behavioral and physical needs of students with disabilities.
• Teach TEA/district/Campus approved curriculum in accordance with IEP.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Provide support to promote success for students assigned to and returning from alternative settings and include parents in planning.
• Steer the learning process toward the achievement of individual goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc.

Skills

Disabilities knowledge

Safety precautions

Learning styles

Classroom management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Technology use

Reading instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Endorsements for subject/level

Job description

Pasadena Independent School District in Houston, TX seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction under IDEA and participate in ARD/IEP processes as the representative from special education instruction. You will work with students with disabilities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and implement Individual Education Plans.

Bachelor's degree and valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements are required.