Special Education Behavior; PASS Teacher; SY- Keyes ES

Special Education Behavior (PASS) Teacher (25-26 SY) – Keyes ES

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WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Campus Administrator

PAY GRADE: Teacher salary (192 days)

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

DATE REVISED: March 2015

• Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the most appropriate environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; develop/modify curricula and prepare lessons and teacher instructional materials according to ability levels and based on district’s curriculum; work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
• Provide intensive behavior intervention and social skills instruction to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
• Provide behavior training, modeling and support for staff at Irving ISD campuses
• Provide effective implementation of the students’ BIP

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Educator Certification; special education certification required
• Endorsements in applicable teaching areas (Special Ed EC-12 REQUIRED)
• Experience or training in working with students with significant behavioral needs

• Ability to develop IEP including behavior intervention plans and participate in ARD process; knowledge of curriculum; knowledge of special needs of students including emotional and behavioral disabilities; knowledge of policies and practices addressing specific duties and responsibilities of assigned position
• Experience in designing behavioral interventions for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
• Experience in monitoring student behaviors and progress
• Knowledge of researched-based best practices for providing specially designed instruction for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
• Knowledge of federal and state rules governing the education of students with disabilities
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in attaining district special education program goals/objectives
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience providing professional development to teachers and staff regarding behavioral best practices

• Collaborate with parents and staff in the development of IEPs.
• Develop all required elements of students’ IEP in accordance with district, state, and federal timelines
• Develop and implement social and academic programs according to IEPs and district curriculum.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation.
• Implement district’s behavioral system
• Provide instruction to improve social skill acquisition
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Consistently assess student progress through formal/informal testing.
• Consistently assess and modify classroom environment to maximize student success.
• Present positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
• Provide or seek sources to aid students in dealing with emotional/physical needs that must be met before learning can take place.
• Provide positive and successful opportunities for students to develop positive self-esteem.
• Provide or supervise personal care or medical care of students as stated in IEP.
• Implement and maintain student data collection and progress monitoring system for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
• Compile requested data into reports required by special education programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Create a safe and positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of the students.
• Manage student behavior and implement positive intervention strategies according to IEP and behavioral best practices.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Plan and supervise activities for teacher…