Special Education Teacher Pool

KISD; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsville ISD is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide tailored instruction, develop or modify curricula, and support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role may involve self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant assignments.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, a valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements, and at least one year of student teaching or internship.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university; Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements.
• Special knowledge/skills: ARD/IEP process knowledge; general curriculum and instruction knowledge.
• Experience: At least one year student teaching or approved internship.
• Major responsibilities and duties: Instructional strategies knowledge and ARD participation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs via ARD.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs for assigned students.
• Plan and use varied instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
• Modify regular curricula with teachers and assist students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Assess student learning styles and plan instructional activities.
• Use technology in teaching/learning; supervise aides and volunteers.
• Attend faculty meetings and maintain required reports and records.

Skills

ARD/IEP knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional strategies

Collaboration with parents

Technology in teaching

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Special education endorsements

Job description

Special Education Teacher Pool

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Job Details

Job ID: 4827656
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $52,550 to $71,340 Per Year
Job Categories:
Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.