Special Education Teacher/Specialized Support- Timber Creek Elementary School- 2026-2027 School Year

Tomball ISD; The Woodlands (TX); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A specialized educational institution in The Woodlands, Texas, is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to create learning experiences tailored to special needs students. This role involves collaborating with families and staff to develop individualized education plans (IEPs), assessing student progress, and implementing effective teaching strategies. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate, and demonstrate a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements.
• At least one-year student teaching or approved internship.

Responsabilidades

• Provide learning activities for special education students.
• Collaborate with ARD Committee to develop IEPs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
• Modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Conduct assessments of student learning styles and plan activities accordingly.
• Present subject matter per IEP guidelines.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology in teaching/learning processes.

Conhecimentos

Knowledge of special needs of students

Knowledge of IEP goal setting

Ability to implement instructional programs

Effective communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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 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 for 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

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. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
4. 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 lines of 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 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 non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.