Teacher - SP ED Resource Inclusion

Job Overview

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
• At least one-year student teaching or approved internship
• 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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
This position requires the ability to work in variable environmental conditions, travel, and physical ability to do moderate to heavy lifting, light to moderate carrying, talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, and occasional running.

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment discrimination.