Special Education Resource Teacher

Argyle

Independent

School

District

__ Job

Title:

Special

Education

Teacher

Exemption

Status/Test:

Exempt/Professional

Reports

to:

Principal

Pay

Grade:

Teacher

Dept./School:

Assigned

Campus

__

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

self-contained,

team,

departmental,

or

itinerant

capacity

as

assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Educ a tion/Certification:

Bachelor's

degree

from

an

accredited

university

Valid

Texas

teaching

certificate

with

required

special

education

endorsements

for

assignment

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:

Student

teaching,

approved

internship,

or

related

work

experience

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.

Argyle

ISD __

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.

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

on

a

regular

basis.

Participate

in

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

education,

social,

medical,

and

personal

needs

of

students. Classroom Management and Organization

Create

classroom

environments

conducive

to

learning

and

appropriate

for

the

physical,

social,

and

emotional

development

of

students.

Manage

student

behavior

and

administer

discipline

including

intervening

in

crisis

situations

and

physically

restraining

students

as

necessary

according

to

IEP.

Consult

with

classroom

teachers

regarding

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.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct

the

work

of

instructional

aide(s).

Argyle

ISD __

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

All employees are to follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 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. 1

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Date

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Date

Revised:

12/2025