Special Education - Resource​/Inclusion Teacher

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students receiving special education services 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 student ability level. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement for subject and level assigned or approved alternative certification program
• ESL certification preferred
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

• 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 to provide specially designed instruction
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to research and develop teaching units
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Student teaching or approved internship or related work experience

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
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• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

The teacher promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify and accommodate regular curricula as needed and assist students receiving special education in regular classes with assignments through specially designed instrudtion
• Participate in ARD and transition committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
  • Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Perform all Case Management duties for students on caseload.
• Assist in developing the IEP for each student.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

The teacher fosters student growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing and data collection.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in the IEP (if required for position).
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

The teacher works to improve the classroom, school or organization through activities such as the following:

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, this includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to the IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to the IEP (must be trained to intervene in crisis and physically restrain).
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to the IEP. Request assistance from central special education as need. Consult district and outside resources (only with parental permission) regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of…