Special Education Teacher - Focus (Junior High) (25-26 SY)

Wimberley Independent Sch Dist; Texas; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wimberley Independent Sch Dist is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to develop meaningful learning activities for students with diverse needs in a Texas district.

You will collaborate with families, ARD committee members, and classroom staff to implement individualized education programs, monitor progress, and adapt instruction to student abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsement(s).
• ESL certification preferred; Reading specialization/certification preferred.
• Special knowledge: ability to work with students with special needs in assigned area; ARD/IEP processes.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and show progress.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies reflecting student needs and styles.
• Modify curricula and assist students in regular classes as needed.
• Plan and supervise teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology in teaching/learning processes.

Connaissances

Special Education

IEP/ARD knowledge

Communication skills

Behavior management

Collaboration with staff

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsement

ESL certification preferred

Reading specialization/certification preferred

Description du poste

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 accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsement(s)

ESL certification preferred

Reading specialization or certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special needs students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and

Individual Education (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction with emphasis on Reading, including dyslexia

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Prefer at least 3 years of prior teaching experience

Must have completed 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 progress 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. Plan and participate in community-based instruction as dictated by IEP and student needs.
6. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
7. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
3. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
3. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
4. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
5. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
4. 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 instructional 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. Assist in toileting and medical procedures as needed. Exposure to biological hazards.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.