SPED Inclusion (Grades: K-4)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 67,500 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students at Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School in Dallas. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a valid Texas teacher certificate with appropriate endorsements. Responsibilities include collaborating with staff and parents, assessing student progress, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The position offers a minimum salary of $67,500 for non-certified and $68,000 for certified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a valid Texas teacher certificate.
• Experience in student teaching or approved internship.
• Knowledge of IEP process and special needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students.
• Implement instructional programs for students.
• Consult with teachers and staff regarding student needs.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field

Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements

Job description

Job Description

Description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (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.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educations Plan goal setting process and implementation.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Minimum Salary

***Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)***

Location

Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
1515 LYNN HAVEN AVENUE
Dallas 75216