Special Education Teacher

Caldwell Indep School District; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Independent School District in Caldwell, Texas seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to design and deliver instruction for students with disabilities. The role requires adapting curricula, preparing lessons, and working within ARD/IEP processes to support each student’s growth.

You will collaborate with general education staff, families, and specialists, manage IEP goals, monitor progress, and participate in ARD meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for assigned students.
• Implement instructional or therapeutic programs for students and show preparation evidence.
• Assess student learning styles and adapt instruction to meet needs.
• Employ varied instructional techniques and media, including technology, to support each student.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify curricula and assist students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Assist in selecting instructional books, equipment, and media.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal methods.
• Provide or supervise personal and medical care as required by IEP.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities with campus approval.
• Consult with district and outside resources regarding student needs.

Skills

ARD process

IEP goal setting

Curriculum adaptation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Tools

PC & peripherals

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal Date Revised:3/25/2019

Dept./School: High School Campus

Primary Purpose

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.

Qualifications

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

Effective communication skills

Experience

One year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

• 1.Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• 2.Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• 3.Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 4. 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
• 5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• 6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• 7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development

• 8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• 9. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• 10. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• 11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

• 12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• 13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• 14. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• 15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 16. Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

• 17. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• 18. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• 19. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• 20. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• 21. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• 22. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture:

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking

Lifting:

May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment:

Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress