What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher, Structured Learning Classroom position at Acton Elementary School?
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CONTRACT DAYS: 187
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide 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.
The Structured Learning Classroom (SLC) Teacher will create a strong classroom management program to increase academic achievement, decrease behaviors of concern, and foster desired levels of independence for students with autism and other disabilities who respond positively to a structured learning environment. The SLC teacher will develop instructional strategies and behavior management plans that are effective in the SLC classroom and other school environments. The SLC Teacher will have knowledge of visual schedules/learning, behavior intervention plans, and sensory adaptations needed for students in an SLC classroom. The SLC teacher will collaborate with special education department support staff to promote the best outcomes for each individual student in the classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students with autism, as well as students with cognitive and behavioral challenges
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt the curriculum and instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills
Experience:
Prefer at least one year of teaching experience, but will consider individuals with at least one semester of student teaching or approved internship
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Strategies
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and Development
11. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
21. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Other
24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental 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 nonambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
District Benefits:
Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life
Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System
Salary : $60,000 - $85,073