TCE - Behavior Support Teacher (1)

Timber Creek Elementary

Livingston (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 77,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Timber Creek Elementary in Livingston, Texas is seeking an ECSE Behavior Support Teacher to design and deliver tailored special education experiences. You will develop IEPs, collaborate with ARD teams, and implement therapeutic and instructional plans for students with diverse needs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements, plus experience with ARD/IEP processes and curriculum adaptation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
Knowledge of ARD Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation.
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
Effective communication skills.
AED certificate
One year of student teaching or approved internship.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students, parents, and 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.
Assess student learning styles and plan appropriate instructional strategies and materials reflecting needs.
Present subject matter per IEP guidelines; use various media including technology to meet needs.
Cooperate with teachers to modify curricula and assist special education students in regular classes.
Participate in ARD Committee meetings.
Participate in selection of books, equipment, and instructional media.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
Provide or supervise personal and medical care as stated in IEP.
Sponsor extracurricular activities as assigned.
Consult district and outside resource people regarding student education and needs.

Skills

IEP knowledge

ARD process

Communication skills

AED certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Livingston Independent School District Timber Creek Elementary - Livingston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jan 6, 2025

Job Description

Job Title: ECSE Behavior Support Teacher Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Date Revised: 11/04/2024

Dept./School: Assigned Campus/Primary School

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 match student ability levels. Work in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an 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

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Effective communication skills

Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Experience:

One of 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.
Conduct an assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student 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 regularly.
Participate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

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 the campus principal.
Consult district and outside resource people regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
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:

Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

THE LIVINGSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, GENDER, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.