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Pasadena Independent School District lists this 8113 - Middle School Special Education Teacher-BSS opportunity in keller, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Special Education Teacher
Primary Purpose: Provide instruction in accordance with the Individual Education Plan to students identified under IDEA. Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements specific to various disabilities
Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions specific to the condition
Ability to create a classroom environment that is attractive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
Ability to guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline and safety
Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities
Knowledge of evaluation procedures to determine students' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
Willingness to be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies
Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
Skill in oral and written communication
Organizational and time management skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures
Ability to use technology such as computer, calculator, typewriter
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Plan and provide instruction to students identified as disabled under IDEA in accordance with the Individual Education Plan
Interface with other service providers such as Speech Language Pathologists, counselors, and occupational and physical therapist to coordinate educational efforts
Maintain accurate records and report data as requested including, but not limited to, assignment sheets, grade books, attendance records, report cards, and daily tracking charts
Attend Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings and prepare draft copies of goals and objectives and Behavior Management plans for presentation during the meeting
Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team
Complete Individual Educational Plan Assessments as a part of the Child Centered Process
Evaluate student progress in accordance with guidelines established in the IEP
Monitor special education students' progress in general education settings
Maintain physical environment of the classroom for organizational and instructional purposes
Develop and implement Behavior Management Plans
Provide instructional and curricular modifications to meet academic, behavioral and physical needs of students with disabilities
Teach TEA/district/Campus approved curriculum in accordance with IEP
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students using challenging and varied interactive strategies
Provide support to promote success for students assigned to and returning from alternative settings and include parents in planning
Steer the learning process toward the achievement of individual goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicate these objectives to students
Maintain inventory of instructional aides, materials and textbooks in accordance with campus guidelines
Maintain inventory of instructional aides, materials and textbooks from SERS and return in good condition upon request
Initiate and encourage communication between the home and the school and interpret the school program and district policy to the community
Assist in establishing a budget and ordering supplies in accordance with campus/district policy
Assist in ordering supplies for SERS
Follow district guidelines in collecting/receiving/and depositing funds
Create a learner centered community by collaboratively identifying needs; plan and assess instruction using technology and other resources
Assume responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students and others under his/her supervision
Help students with personal as well as academic problems
Pursue personal and professional growth opportunities through staff development and/or institutions of higher learning and model professional standards and teaching excellence
Administer Alternative Assessments as specified in ARD/IEP
Report Interface with general education teachers to maintain student progress and knowledge of current curriculum
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds. Moving and positioning students with severe physical disabilities. Sitting on floor to provide instruction and stimulation. Bending, climbing stairs, crouching, seeing, talking, reading, hearing, writing, and crawling.
Worksite address
keller, TX, 76244, US
Who can apply
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