Teacher Special Education Resource In-Class Co Teach - Settlers Way Elementary

Overview

Job Overview
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The Teacher Special Education Resource In-Class Support Co Teach Elementary School will provide instruction in academic, behavior, social, and self-care skills to students with disabilities using a variety of teaching techniques, materials, and equipment. Resource/In-Class Support/Co-Teach services are designed for students with varying disabilities receiving instruction in the general education and/or special education setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery/Instruction

• Provide instruction to students with varying disabilities in the development of skills and knowledge that enables him or her to access the grade-level curriculum using accommodations and/or modifications in the least restrictive environment
• Prepare lesson plans and organize materials that are sequential and meaningful to instruction and geared to the student’s assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and aligned with the general education curriculum
• Maintain knowledge of disability awareness in order to plan and implement appropriate specially designed instruction to enable students full access to the general education curriculum
• Utilize data collection tools and assessment results to document ongoing student program, maintain and retain accurate records, and monitor and adjust instructional, behavioral, and social emotional educational plans
• Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers and ARD to facilitate learning, communication, mobility, and positioning
• Fully implement student's IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum
• Provide for basic needs of students who, because of their disability, are not able to care for themselves regarding personal care, including but not limited to toileting and feeding
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure full implementation of student's IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum
• Maintain updated knowledge and understanding of assigned grade level(s) content, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality with regards to student with disabilities as required by law
• Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school community personnel in the development of clear and measurable individual educational plans (IEP) goals and objectives that are aligned with the TEKS and provide regular progress to parents
• Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and Annual Goals/Objectives based on documentation of performance to present during Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
• Arrange and prepare draft ARD paper work as appropriate, participate in students  Full Individual Evaluations (FIE), and participate in required ARD meetings
• Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines related to serving students with disabilities
• Conduct and maintain tasks related to the School Health and Related Services Program (SHARS), including documentation of provision of services

Program Support

• Participate in appropriate professional development activities as required or assigned by campus, district, or special education department
• Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals regarding the implementation of students IEPs and needs

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment or demonstrate competency through the state's Texas Content Competency Worksheet (TCCW) or has received statement of eligibility
• Valid Special Education Certification EC-12, or Special Education Specialist Certification EC-12
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on needs and abilities of students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technology equipment and software programs
• Proven ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in…