Teacher, Special Education/Inclusion

Posted: Continuous 2012-08-15
HENDRICKSON HIGH
 

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications (Experience/ Education/Certification):

Bachelor's degree and valid Texas teaching certificate.

Major Responsibilities:

§   Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned; implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required; plan and use appropriate instructional and leaning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

§   Participate in ARD committee meetings as needed; conduct assessment of student abilities learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities; present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP. 

§   Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing; provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP; assume responsibility and sponsor extracurricular activities as appropriate.

§   Create a classroom environment conducive to active and successful student learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students; manage student behavior; consult district and outside people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

§   Establish and maintain effective open communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrators; participate in staff professional development activities.

§   Perform other duties as assigned.

§   Conserve electricity as outlined in the districts energy management plan

Special Knowledge/Skills:

§   Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures, including special education.

§   Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

§   Knowledge of subjects assigned, including current research.

§   Skill in effectively managing a classroom and student behavior.

§   Skill in communicating effectively with others.

§   Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs.

§   Skill in working with various forms of equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers.

§   Skill in working with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, internet, word processing and spreadsheets.

§   Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise assigned teacher assistant(s).

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):

Maintain emotional control under stress; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; regular heavy lifting of students; must be able to lift and/or carry at least 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance.

Pflugerville ISD


1401 W Pecan
Pflugerville , TX 78660
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