Special Education Self Contained BILINGUAL

La Joya Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

La Joya ISD seeks a Special Education Self Contained Teacher to plan and implement individualized education programs within a self-contained classroom. The role focuses on supporting student academic, social, and emotional growth through TEKS-aligned instruction and data-driven interventions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, valid teaching certificate, and Special Education endorsement, with ESL/Bilingual certification preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree and valid teaching certificate
• Special Education certification and/or endorsement
• ESL and/or Bilingual Certification
• Experience with TEKS and individualized education programs (IEPs)

Aufgaben

• Plan lessons aligned with enrolled grade level TEKS and district timelines.
• Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups using differentiated methods.
• Identify learning styles and modify curriculum and teaching strategies accordingly.
• Evaluate students per ARD policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records (grades, attendance, ARD paperwork, etc.).
• Deliver instruction in a self-contained classroom setting.
• Plan with campus and staff to develop and implement IEPs.
• Consult with teachers on behavior management per IEPs and CPI processes.
• Maintain parent contact through conferences, reports, and ARD meetings.
• Provide guidance on special education laws and local policies to staff.
• Plan, develop, and conduct ARDs for compliance timelines.
• Comply with ARD timelines and related policies.
• Notify supervisors when related services are not provided as prescribed in IEPs.
• Maintain professional development through courses and staff meetings.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in committees.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or Special Education Director.

Kenntnisse

Differentiated instruction

IEP planning

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Teacher’s Certificate

Special Education certification and/or endorsement

ESL/Bilingual Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Special Education Self Contained Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt-Professional

Reports to: Campus Principal/ Special Education Director Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Dept/School: Assigned Campus Initiated Date: February 4, 2002

Funding Source: 192 Special Education Revised Date: January 24, 2017

District Primary Purpose:

To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose:

The Special Education Teacher’s primary responsibility is to plan and implement an individualized educational program designed to assist in those areas in which the students experience difficulty to facilitate academic, social, and emotional growth.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Teacher’s Certificate

Special Education certification and/ or endorsement

ESL and / or Bilingual Certification

Experience/Knowledge:

This position requires the ability to apply knowledge of subject matter and current educational and instructional theories, research based interventions, methodologies, techniques, and principles; as well as knowledge of State, Local, and Federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students receiving special education services. A professional attitude, appearance, and excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to develop a positive rapport with staff, students and parents/guardians are required.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Plan lessons including activities in congruence with enrolled grade level TEKS and La Joya ISD Curriculum Timelines incorporating the use of technology into student centered activities.
2. Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of students using differentiated instruction and various instructional methods.
3. Identify the learning styles of students to make the appropriate modification in curriculum and teaching strategies.
4. Evaluate students in accordance with La Joya ISD’s Special Education Department’s Operating Policies & Procedures.
5. Maintain accurate records (e.g. grades, attendance, progress reports, ARD paperwork, student modifications / accommodations, etc.)
6. Perform all duties pertaining to area of instructional delivery assigned (e.g. self contained classroom).
7. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
8. Plan with assigned campus and special education staff and related service providers in developing and implementing an Individual Education Plan with identifiable steps designed to improve the student’s total educational progress.
9. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP in order to manage student behavior both inside and outside the classroom. This includes intervening in crisis situations by applying proactive strategies when dealing with student’s behaviors and implementing district approved techniques for verbal de escalation and safe physical restraints, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
10. Maintain contact with parents in regards to student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and ARD meetings.
11. Provide technical guidance related to special education laws and local policies/procedures to general education teachers and less experienced special education teachers / instructional assistants.
12. Plan, develop and conduct Annual ARDS to ensure compliance with timelines.
13. Comply with all Federal, State, District, School Regulations and Polices for Special Education Teachers (e.g. ARD timelines, Prior Written Notice, Change of Placement, etc.).
14. Notify Special Education Supervisors when related services are not being provided to students as prescribed in their IEPs.
15. Maintain professional development through activities such as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, professional journals, book studies and attendance at staff developments.
16. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
17. Maintain confidentiality of all student information and all aspects of the special education department.
18. Perform other duties pertaining to special education as assigned by the school principal, and / or Special Education Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data. Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to interpret and implement TEA rules and regulations.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional prolonged hours, regular physical demands of stooping, lifting, and other strenuous demands of job performance (e.g. picking up students, restraining students, etc.). This position may involve rare exposure to bacteria, bodily fluids and communicable diseases.

POSITION WORKING DAYS: 187 Days