SPED Teacher

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Effectively utilizes school technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending all training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by the Principal;
• Maintains regular attendance;
• Complies with Federal and State law and school policies and regulations;
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning;
• Teaches instructional subjects according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, and school-approved curriculum;
• Instructs students with special education needs regarding individualized tasks to implement and achieve Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals;
• Participates as a member of Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process; attend ARD meetings; provide input to IEP goals; conduct pre- and post-assessments and perform other data collection; prepare IEP reports;
• Work in conjunction with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned;
• Perform specialized physical health care procedures as trained and assigned and in accordance with specialized training provided by a health specialist;
• Assure the proper implementation of objectives for each student in accordance with IEPs;
• Perform specialized duties as assigned in such areas as behavior, vision, movement, and others while working with students and teachers;
• Provide for the personal hygiene of students including toileting, diapering, feeding, and caring; teach self-help skills involving personal hygiene; teach recreational and leisure skills;
• Design and implement appropriate behavior management techniques for use in instructional and disciplinary purposes;
• Collaborate with other teachers on student IEP to ensure all modifications are met and monitor the integration of students in regular school classrooms;
• Control student behavior and implement discipline plan which includes handling crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP;
• Interact with parents; conduct interviews and conferences with parents discuss student progress with parents on an on-going basis;
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned special education teacher aide;
• Instructs students in citizenship, character development and basic subject matter as specified by school policy;
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil and ensure written plans are available for review;
• Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles;
• Design instructional activities by using data from student learning style assessments;
• Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individual Educations Plans to ensure all modifications are met;
• Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences;
• Models citizenship and lessons for students;
• Uses effective Classroom Management techniques that foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Reports any pertinent information to the Principal in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse;
• Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere;
• Control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook;
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children;
• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports;
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans;
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs…