Special Education Teacher - Functional Academic;

Position: Special Education Teacher - Functional Academic (25-26 School Year)
Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Functional Academic

Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Principal

Department/ School: Tenie Holmes Elementary

Minimum Salary: $50,800, BCISD Pay Scale

Annual Work Calendar Days: 187 Days

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.

Benefits:

Complete Employee Medical Coverage

Employee & Dependent Coverage starting at $334/ month

Optional Add-On Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Disability

Leave Benefits, personal leave and sick leave days

Paid $15,000 Life Insurance Policy

TRS Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

LEARN MORE

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.

Teaching certification held in multiple areas is preferred.

Teachers must obtain ESL Certification within one year of employment.

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:

At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship

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.

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 regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

Participate in ARD 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 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).

Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Provide or supervise personal care, and medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.

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

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. This includes 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.

Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

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

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

Communication:

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

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

Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

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.

27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while…