Special Education Teacher - Middle School ILA Resource

Frisco ISD; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Frisco ISD is seeking a Campus Principal to lead an inclusive environment that empowers every student to reach their potential, including those with special education needs. You will guide ARD teams, design individualized supports, and ensure alignment with district expectations.

You will collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to maintain standards, monitor progress, and promote positive student outcomes across all classrooms and programs.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education.
• Experience with ARD process and IEPs.
• Knowledge of grade level standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ARD processes and collaborate with students, parents, campus, and district staff to develop IEPs.
• Attend ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Maintain knowledge of curriculum and instruction standards and best practices.
• Conduct ongoing student achievement assessments and analyze progress data.
• Provide data-based academic and behavioral support recommendations.
• Collaborate with staff to implement modifications and accommodations and behavior supports.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and volunteers and coordinate schedules.
• Sponsor or attend campus activities as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of subject(s) assigned

Special education instruction

Education

Texas teaching certificate in Special Education

Job description

Campus Principal
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Provide a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers each student to achieve their potential. Support the diverse abilities of our students, identifying their unique needs, and helping others grow. Prepare and provide individualized instruction and accommodations in a supportive and inclusive general education and/or special education environment that empowers each student to achieve his/her potential.

Education/Certification

• Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of academic subject(s) assigned
• Demonstrated proficiency in creation, implementation, and progress monitoring of specially designed instruction

Instructional Planning and Support

• Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process to collaborate with students, parents, campus, and District staff to develop appropriately challenging Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Maintain general knowledge of grade level curriculum and instruction standards and best practices.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Collect and analyze student progress data including formal and informal assessments.
• Provide data based academic and behavioral support recommendations.
• Use data to plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to meet the individualized needs and capabilities of students.
• Implement and collaborate with service providers regarding personalized instructional, therapeutic, and/or skill development support systems.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to implement modifications and accommodations, including behavior supports.
• Support special education students in all school settings as needed.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Collaborate with staff on creation of student daily schedules.
• Effectively utilize and supervise daily schedules and assignments for paraprofessionals and/or volunteer(s).
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor/attend activities on and off campus as approved or assigned by campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students while supporting the campus and District missions.

Student Growth and Development

• Support student future ready skill development in the areas of communication, technology, problem solving, and social/emotional development.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and student feedings, as stated in IEPs.
• Promote student independence and growth.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Follow District and campus guidelines for classroom layout.
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Support positive student behavior including implementing campus adopted positive behavior supports, layered behavior reinforcement systems, and following Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as described in IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff regarding individual student behavior supports.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Organize, maintain, and file all physical and computerized data, records, and other documents.

Communication

• Utilize positive communication with school and District staff, and community members, including families.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Consult campus and District support staff, and/or outside providers (with parent written consent) regarding student academic, behavioral, social, medical, and personal needs.
• Use effective communication skills to accurately and clearly present various information.
• Ensure student confidentiality in all communication.

Professional Growth and Development

• 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 eduation teachers
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documetns required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Reposnsibilities

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
• Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
• Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical demands may include Assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities. Districtwide travel. Hours may vary.

Special Education General Employee Expectation

• The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.
• 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.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.