21 Elementary Teacher - SE Resource/Inclusion Jobs in Victoria, TX
Victoria Independent School District is Hiring an Elementary Teacher - SE Resource/Inclusion Near Victoria, TX
Pay grade: Teacher Pay Scale
Primary PurposeProvide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
QualificationsEducation/Certification:Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Special Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge 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
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
ExperienceAt least one year student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities And DutiesInstructional Strategies
- 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 activites.
- 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.
- Conduct ongoing assessments 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 for extracurricular activities as Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior by utilizing appropriate behavior intervention strategies.
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of studnets.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Working ConditionsMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.
Job Summary
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$43k-72k (estimate)
11/23/2023
06/27/2024
visd.net
VICTORIA, TX
3,000 - 7,500
1898
SHERRY GORSUCH
$50M - $200M
Elementary & Secondary Education
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About Victoria Independent School District
Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas currently spans 612 square miles of excellence. Victoria ISD boasts more than 13,000 students, with two Head Start locations, 14 elementary schools, seven secondary campuses, and two alternative schools. The VISD prides itself on its vast spectrum of academic programs. These include advanced academics, gifted and talented classes, bilingual, pre-AP classes, dual credit courses, AVID, dyslexia, and a whole host of educational opportunities through the special education department. Students have the opportunity to participate in academic as... well as extracurricular sports. VISD students are able to showcase their athletic skills in basketball, football, baseball, golf, volleyball, powerlifting, wrestling, cheerleading, soccer, golf, tennis, swimming, track & field, kickball, and powerlifting. In the Victoria Independent School District, fine arts thrive. The students are able to participate in theater, band, orchestra, choir, dance, mariachi, guitar, ballet folklorico and art. Thanks to the people of Victoria, the fine arts students and community have a state-of-the-art fine arts facility. The district has been awarded a Superior financial rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.
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