Primary PK3 Inclusion Teacher

Special Education Teacher Job Description

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Job Title: Special Education Teacher Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher table Dept./School: Assigned Campus Calendar Days: varies Contract: Probationary/Term Revised: 1/23/2020 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 self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from 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 Experience: One year student teaching or approved internship Instructional Strategies
  1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
  2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
  4. 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
  5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments. Primary Purpose Qualifications Major Responsibilities and Duties Special Education Teacher Job Description
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     6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
     7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media. Student Growth and Development
     8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
     9. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
     10. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
     11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
     12. Be a positive role model for students; be professional in appearance, in manner, and in attitude; and support mission of school district. Classroom Management and Organization
     13. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
     14. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
     15. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
     16. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
     17. Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion. Communication
     18. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
     19. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
     20. Demonstrate consistent loyalty to district, school, colleagues, and profession, being highly positive and supportive in staff relationships. Professional Growth and Development
     21. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
     22. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
     23. Actively pursue a long-range program of professional growth; continually seeking self- improvement. Other
     24. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

     Special Education Teacher Job Description

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     25. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
     26. Assume other duties as assigned by the principal and the Superintendent of Schools.

     Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

     Teachers will be evaluated by their administrator using Aldine ISD's Invest appraisal system earning one of the following levels of job performance:

     • Highly Effective
     • Effective
     • Needs Improvement
     • Ineffective

     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 nonambulatory 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

     This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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