Special Education Teacher

STEAM Academy at Mambrino

Granbury (TX)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 87,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCB

Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life

District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance

State Personal Leave Days

Local Sick Leave Days

Texas Teachers Retirement System

Job summary

Granbury STEAM Academy at Mambrino in Granbury, Texas is seeking a Special Education Teacher. You will develop and modify curricula and prepare lessons aligned with IEP goals for students with special needs, operating in self-contained, team, or itinerant capacities.

This role requires collaboration with ARD committees and staff to support student growth and achievement. The position emphasizes instruction, assessment, and the use of technology to meet diverse learning needs and to foster

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required SPED endorsements.
Knowledge of ARD, IEP goal setting, and curriculum.
Experience includes at least one student teaching semester.
Ability to use varied instructional strategies and adapt curricula.
Promote collaboration with staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with staff to develop IEPs.
Implement instructional programs tailored to IEPs.
Plan activities reflecting diverse learning styles.
Modify regular curriculum as needed.
Participate in ARD meetings.
Monitor student progress with assessments.
Integrate technology into lessons.
Supervise teacher aides and volunteers.
Communicate with parents and staff.
Uphold safety and district policies.

Skills

IEP Process

ARD Committee

Curriculum Knowledge

Instructional Strategies

Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

Job Description

***Granbury ISD requires references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members.***

CONTRACT DAYS: 187

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 student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree from accrediteduniversity
Valid Texas teaching certificate withrequired special education endorsementsfor assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students inassigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, andDismissal (ARD) Committee process andIndividual Education Plan (IEP) goalsetting process and implementation
General knowledge of curriculum andinstruction

Experience

At least one semester of student teachingor approved internship

Instructional Strategies

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (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. 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. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

11. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
21. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.

District Benefits