What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Resource & Inclusion Teacher position at Community Independent School District?
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 match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education / Certification :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Special Knowledge / Skills :
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
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills
Experience :
One year student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties :
Instructional 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.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student 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.
- Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
Student Growth and Development
Classroom Management and Organization
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Direct the work of instructional aide(s).
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :
Tools / Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting
Motion : Frequent walking
Lifting : May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment : Exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
