ELEM SPECIAL EDUC SPECIALIZED CLASSROOM TEACHER

Ector County Independent School District

Odessa, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Conferences, Crisis Intervention, Education Regulations, Funding, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Staff Development, Status Reports, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
Odessa, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: Special Education Classroom Teacher

Wage: Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Building Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale Dept.: School Assigned Campus: Days 187 Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth. Empower students to develop competencies and skills that lead to student achievement and progress.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited university

Certification:

  • Sped Certification
  • Generalist Certification

Special Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of subjects assigned
  • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Special Education Law
  • Experience working with students with disabilities
  • Knowledge of TTESS Appraisal System
  • Experience with student teaching or approved internship preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  1. Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.

  2. Develop & monitor progress of IEP

  3. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for differences in learning styles in students.

  4. Attend and prepare all required documentation for ARD meeting

  5. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations

  6. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned

  7. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities

  8. Work cooperatively with General Education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)

  9. Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements

  10. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers

  11. Employ the use of technologies in the teaching-learning process

  12. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits

  13. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

  14. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the school

  15. Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the school district

  16. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students

  17. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook

  18. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

  19. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

  20. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, principals, and teachers

  21. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members

  22. Maintain Confidentiality

  23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

  24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills

  25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers

  26. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

  27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, PLCs Professional Learning Communities, and serve on staff committees as required

  28. Receive CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention certification and renew annually

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervise assigned teacher aides
  • Serve as mentor to student teachers

Working Conditions:

  • Mental Demands
  • Physical Demands
  • Environmental Factors
  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing
  • Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other equipment
  • Assist with lifting, transferring, and toileting of students per IEP

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand, and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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Ector County Independent School District