SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: EC-5)

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

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Inclusion Teacher for EC-5 to collaborate with families and staff to develop IEPs through ARD.

You will implement instructional programs, adapt curricula for inclusion, assess student progress, and manage behavior in accordance with IEP guidelines. A Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by participating in professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD process for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students with written evidence of preparation.
• Modify regular curricula with teachers and assist special education students in regular classes.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media to meet each student's needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to IEP; intervene in crises as needed.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Behavior management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Student teaching / approved internship

Job description

Job Description - SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: EC-5) (RTP20260729-030)

Job Description

SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: EC-5) - ( RTP20260729-030 )

Description

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