SPED Teacher - BEST/Structured Education Classroom (TBD)

BRAZOSPORT ISD JOB DESCRIPTION Campus - BEST Program Job

Title:

Special

Education

Behavior

Teacher

Reports

to:

Principal

Dept./School:

Campus

Pay

Grade:

Teacher

Employment

Type:

Exempt

Days:

187

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:

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

General

Employee

Requirements:

Regular

attendance

and

punctuality

Support

and

align

work

with

the

mission,

vision,

and

beliefs

of

the

district.

Follow

and

support

board

policies

in

areas

of

related

responsibility.

Ensure

district

resources

are

managed

effectively

to

maximize

resources

for

student

learning.

Share

in

the

development

and

implementation

of

district

success

plans

Actively

participate

in

ongoing

development

to

improve

work

quality

and

district

contribution.

BRAZOSPORT

STATEMENT

OF

NONDISCRIMINATION:

It

is

the

policy

of

Brazosport

ISD

not

to

discriminate

or

engage

in

harassment

on

the

basis

of

race,

color,

national

origin,

sex,

religion,

age,

disability,

or

any

other

legally

protected

status

in

its

educational

and

vocational

programs,

services

or

activities

or

matters

related

to

employment

as

required

by

Title

VI

and

Title

VII

of

the

Civil

Rights

Act

of

1964,

as

amended;

Title

IX

of

the

Education

Amendments

of

1972;

Age

Discrimination

in

Employment

Act;

Americans

with

Disabilities

Act,

as

amended;

and

Section

504

of

the

Rehabilitation

Act

of

1973,

as

amended.

Inquiries

regarding

the

Brazosport

ISD

non

discrimination

policies

in

the

following

areas

should

be

directed

to:

Students/Parents:

FFH

(EXHIBIT)

District

Contact

for

Title

IX

District

Contact

for

Americans

with

Disabilities

Act

(ADA)

&

Section

504

Employment/Employees/Public :

DIA

(EXHIBIT)

District

Contact

for

Title

IX,

Americans

with

Disabilities

Act

(ADA)

/

Section

504 .

Call:

979.730.7000

or

Write:

P.O.

Drawer

Z,

Freeport,

TX

77542

Model

integrity,

work

ethic,

and

professionalism

as

a

suitable

example

for

BISD

students.

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

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.

Develop

and

implement

lesson

plans

that

fulfill

the

requirements

of

district's

curriculum

program

and

show

written

evidence

of

preparation

as

required.

Prepare

lessons

that

reflect

accommodations

for

differences

in

individual

student

differences.

Plan

and

use

appropriate

instructional

and

learning

strategies,

activities,

materials,

equipment,

and

technology

that

reflect

understanding

of

the

learning

styles

and

needs

of

students

assigned

and

present

subject

matter

according

to

guidelines

established

by

Texas

Education

Agency,

board

policies,

and

administrative

regulations.

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.

Work

cooperatively

with

the

campus

and

district

instructional

supervisors,

leaders,

and

department

heads

to

improve

instruction.

Use

available

technologies

as

appropriate

teaching

and

learning

tools.

Integrate

the

instruction

of

technology

into

subject

area

teaching .

Participate

in

ARD

Committee

meetings

on

a

regular

basis.

Participate

in

selection

of

books,

equipment,

and

other

instructional

media.

Assume

responsibility

for

extracurricular

activities

as

assigned.

Sponsor

outside

activities

approved

by

the

campus

principal.

Be

a

positive

role

model

for

students;

support

mission

of

school

district.

Will

assist

in

identifying

alternatives

to

exclusion

for

supporting

behavioral

needs

of

special

education

students

on

assigned

campus

Will

develop

&

conduct

Social

Skill

Lessons

to

target

identified

needs

of

each

individual

student.

Must

have

or

develop

knowledge

and

competencies

in

the

following

areas:

Basic

academic

content

areas

(reading,

spelling,

language,

math,

health

science,

social

studies)

methods

and

materials

Alternative

methods,

materials,

strategies

for

teaching

Behavior

modification

principles

and

techniques

Classroom

behavior

management

systems

Individualized

instruction

and

diagnostic

programming

Methods

of

recording

and

evaluating

behavioral

data

Crisis

intervention

strategies

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Will

participate

in

all

ARD/IEP

team

meetings

pertaining

to

students

served

Provide

guidance

and

resources

to

paraprofessional

to

assist

with

instruction

and

behavioral

supports

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

campus

principal.

Consult

district

and

outside

resource

people

regarding

education,

social,

medical,

and

personal

needs

of

students.

Will

develop

&

conduct

Social

Skill

Lessons

to

target

identified

needs

of

each

individual

student.

Classroom

Management

and

Organization

Create

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

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.

Compile,

maintain,

and

file

all

reports,

records,

and

other

documents

required.

Maintain

accurate

student

accounting

and

grading

records

in

compliance

with

local

and

state

requirements.

Assist

in

upholding

and

implementing

administrative

regulations

and

board

policy.

Manage

and

utilize

data

effectively

for

systemic

process

and

program

analysis.

Account

for

the

accuracy

and

verification

of

all

student

program

data

and

reports.

Implement

data-driven

decision

making

for

improvement

efforts

based

on

best

practices.

Manage

and

utilize

policy

effectively

for

maintaining

systemic

processes

and

practices.

Account

for

the

verification

of

the

correct

policy

regarding

all

decisions

and

correspondence.

Implement

effective

policy-driven

decision

making

Will

be

responsible

for

structuring

the

learning

environment,

implementing

the

classroom

behavior

management

system,

and

keeping

accurate

records

of

student

progress

on

IEP

academic

and

behavior

objectives

for

students

on

case

management

list.

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Will

maintain

student

records

as

required

by

the

school

district

Will

implement

positive

behavior

supports,

crisis

intervention,

and

behavior

modifications.

Will

prepare

all

student

data

and

participate

in

the

staffing

meetings

Communication

Responsible

for

acting

as

case

manager

and

being

in

coordination

with

all

service

providers

and

in

oversight

of

services.

Use

effective

communication

skills

to

present

information

accurately

and

clearly.

Establish

and

maintain

a

professional

and

cordial

relationship

with

colleagues,

students,

parents,

and

community

members.

Adhere

to

local,

state,

and

federal

guidelines

regarding

confidentiality.

Maintain

open

communication

by

condu

Will

serve

as

a

consult

for

campus

administrators

&

teachers

in

evidence-based

behavioral

support

practices

Respond

to

parent

phone

calls/messages

in

a

timely

manner.

Will

serve

as

liaison

between

student

and

other

school

personnel

(admn,

counselors,

general

education

teachers,

etc.)

in

mainstreaming

arrangements,

including

responsibilities

for

a

maintenance

and

monitoring/tracking

system

for

students

Will

serve

as

a

liaison

in

delivery

of

related,

consultative,

or

other

school

services

Will

maintain

regular

documented

contact

with

the

student's

parents

and

with

other

professionals

as

needed

Professional

Growth

and

Development

Seek

and

participate

in

professional

development

activities

to

improve

instructional

effectiveness

thereby

increasing

student

achievement.

Participate

collaboratively

with

colleagues

to

reflect

on

one's

teaching

practices.

Stay

abreast

of

developments

in

the

profession

and

display

openness

to

change

and

innovation.

Maintain

updated

record

of

all

professional

development

activities.

Keep

informed

of

and

comply

with

state,

district,

and

school

regulations

and

policies.

Attend

and

participate

in

faculty

meetings

and

serve

on

staff

committees

as

required.

Personal

Growth

and

Work

habits

Participate

as

an

effective

team

member

who

contributes

to

district,

department,

and

content

goals.

Submit

all

legal

documents

in

a

timely

manner

as

required

by

Federal,

State,

and

District.

Display

proficient

levels

of

technology

applications.

Utilize

time

wisely

for

effective

management

of

job

responsibilities.

Meet

deadlines

to

submit

lesson

plans,

progress

reports,

grades

and

other

documents

as

required

by

the

campus/district.

Maintain

punctuality

in

daily

work

times,

appointments,

and

meetings.

Maintain

friendly

customer-service-driven

interactions

with

all

stakeholders,

students,

teachers,

administrators,

and

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Work

cooperatively

with

co-workers

and

supervisors

to

ensure

that

the

goals

of

the

school/department

are

met.

Maintain

a

positive

and

professional

tone

in

all

communication

(i.e.

email,

written,

and

verbal).

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

Direct

the

work

of

assigned

instructional

aide(s).

Other:

Will

perform

other

duties

as

specified

by

the

building

Principal

or

Special

Education

Director,

or

designee

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

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.

Revision

Date:

2021

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