Special Education Teacher - Inclusion

Corsicana ISD; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Corsicana ISD is seeking dedicated teachers for Self-Contained Elementary, ELAR, and Self-contained Special Education roles who must also be ESL certified immediately.

Responsibilities include developing or modifying curricula, implementing ARD/IEP plans, coordinating with staff and parents, and using technology to support learning.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, a Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements, and at least one year of student teaching or internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goals.
• Minimum of one year student teaching or approved internship.
• Ability to modify curricula and prepare lessons for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD.
• Implement instructional programs and provide required documentation.
• Plan and use strategies, materials, and equipment aligned to learning styles.
• Modify regular curricula to assist special education students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD meetings regularly.
• Assess student learning styles and adjust activities accordingly.
• Present subject matter per IEP guidelines and use varied media.
• Lead and supervise teacher aides and volunteers.
• Utilize technology in teaching and learning processes.

Skills

ARD/IEP knowledge

Collaboration with staff/parents

Curriculum adaptation

Technology in teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements

Job description

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: All Self-Contained Elementary teachers, all ELAR teachers, and all Self-contained Special Education teachers must also be ESL certified.

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 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
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience:

• At least one year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

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

Classroom Management and Organization

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

Communication

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

Other

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• 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.
• Exposure to biological hazards.