SPED Teacher, Autism Support (San Jacinto)

Midland Independent School District; Midland (TX); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Midland Independent School District seeks a SPED Autism Support Teacher to provide specialized educational services within the Special Services department. The role requires collaboration with ARD teams, development of IEPs, and delivery of tailored lessons for autistic students.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with a valid Special Education certificate and eligibility for a probationary TEA certificate, and will use technology to enhance learning while maintaining a positive

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
• Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified
• Valid Special Education teaching certificate
• Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program

Responsabilidades

• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEP through the ARD.
• Develop and implement plans for curriculum assigned and show written evidence.
• Prepare lessons reflecting accommodation for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines.
• Employ varied instructional techniques and media.
• Cooperate with staff in planning and implementing instructional activities.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
• Use technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Provide classroom support to teachers working with autism and related disorders.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study habits.
• Assess student progress and provide required progress updates.
• Provide or supervise personal and medical care as stated in IEP.
• Participate in building a common vision for school improvement.
• Participate in planning to ensure attainment of school mission.
• Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.
• Protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students and parents.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in district professional development program.
• Demonstrate initiative in professional improvement.
• Observe professional and ethical standards per TEA code of ethics.
• Keep informed of regulations and policies for teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports and documents.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and staff committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Collaboration

Adapt instructional techniques

IEP development

Use of educational technology

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Special Education certification

Probationary certificate eligibility

Ferramentas

Google Programs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POSITION:SPED Autism Support Teacher

EXEMPT STATUS:Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS:187

PAY GRADE:Teacher Salary

DIVISION:

DEPARTMENT:Special Services

REPORTS TO:Principal, Special Services Supervisor

SUPERVISES:Assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university

Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified

Valid Special Education teaching certificate

Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program

EXPERIENCE: Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training

Major Responsibilities

• 1. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• 2. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD
• 3. Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of
• 4. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• 5. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board
• 6. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the
• 7. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional
• 8. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• 9. Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• 10. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• 11. Provide classroom support to teachers working with students with autism and related disorders.

Student Growth and Development

• 12. Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• 13. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress required.
• 14. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• 15.Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor
• 16. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

School/Organization Climate

• 17. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
• 18. Provide demonstrations oft teaching and modeling of effective practices in teaching autistic students.
• 19. Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies,
• 20. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• 21. Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
• 22. Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.

School/Organization Improvement

• 23. Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
• 24. Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.

Personnel Management

• 25. Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• 26. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

School/Community Relations

• 27. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• 28. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• 29. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• 30. Participate in the district professional development program.
• 31. Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• 32. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.

Policy Implementation

• 33. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.
• 34. Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.
• 35. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other Duties

• 36. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable

Qualification Requirements

Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushingand pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; controlbehavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biologicalhazards.Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required. Ability to complete and utilize physical intervention training.

Equipment used

Telephone

Computer and printer

Calculator

Copy Machine, Scanner, Google Programs, Virtual Meeting Platforms

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.