What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education RDSPD Itinerant Teacher PT 2025-2026 position at Fort Bend ISD?
Special Education RDSPD Itinerant Teacher PT 2025-2026 - (250000EF)
Description
Job Overview
The Teacher Special Education RDSPD Itinerant PT will provide direct instruction for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing enrolled in the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf in academic or functional areas that is consistent with requirements of state and federal laws and as specified in each student's Individual Education Plan or Individualized Family Service Plan. The Teacher Special Education Itinerant RDSPD will provide indirect support for instruction related to the education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
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.
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 classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
: TEXAS-SUGAR LAND
Work Locations
:
COMMONWEALTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4909 COMMONWEALTH BLVD.
SUGAR LAND 77479
Job
: SPECIAL ED
Organization
: DEPARTMENT
Position Calendar: 190AU1
School Year:2025-2026
Salary Grade: P7
Unposting Date
: Oct 1, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
Description
Job Overview
The Teacher Special Education RDSPD Itinerant PT will provide direct instruction for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing enrolled in the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf in academic or functional areas that is consistent with requirements of state and federal laws and as specified in each student's Individual Education Plan or Individualized Family Service Plan. The Teacher Special Education Itinerant RDSPD will provide indirect support for instruction related to the education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
- Conduct instructional services that are appropriate and consistent with goals contained in students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) to meet their unique needs and are consistent with state and federal laws
- Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school/community personnel in the development of clear, measurable Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) goals and objectives
- Apply knowledge of human development and disabilities to plan and implement appropriate curriculum with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and adaptations
- Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally and age-appropriate based on the student's IEP
- Prepare and organize materials to implement itinerant lesson plans
- Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers to address unique needs of the student
- Fully implement students’ IEPs or IFSPs, including behavior intervention plans and accommodations/modifications of materials and curriculum
- Provide for basic needs of students who, because of their disability, are not able to care for themselves including but not limited to toilet and feeding
- Safeguard confidentiality with regard to students with disabilities
- Use various types of assessment procedures to determine students' present academic and functional levels, progress, and document ongoing student progress, maintaining accurate and consistent records
- Collaborate with staff to meet campus, district, and program needs and timelines
- Participate in and/or prepare paperwork for Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
- Support student services provided at the campus level for students in the RDSPD
- Provide direction, consultation, and training services for campus staff and parents related to the unique instructional needs of deaf and hard of hearing students
- Work with program administration to plan and provide RDSPD information to parents and campus staff
- Interact and collaborate with RDSPD support staff and administrative staff to help meet the needs of students
- Participate in campus, district, and program training and professional development
- 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 in Deaf Education or related field
- Master's degree in Deaf Education or related field preferred
- Valid Texas Teacher Certification for Teacher of the Deaf
- De-Escalation/Restraint Certification District provided training required within 30 days of providing instruction
- Experience preferred but not required
- 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 and sign
- Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technology equipment and software programs
- Proven ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
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 classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
- The employee may be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. This position requires lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behavior through hands-on intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Teachers are expected to intervene with students' behavior, which can include aggression, self-injurious behaviors, disruptive behaviors, and self-stimulatory behaviors. The potential exists for exposure to bodily fluids and frequent childhood, pre-teen and teen illnesses.
- This position is funded through grant funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available.
: TEXAS-SUGAR LAND
Work Locations
:
COMMONWEALTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4909 COMMONWEALTH BLVD.
SUGAR LAND 77479
Job
: SPECIAL ED
Organization
: DEPARTMENT
Position Calendar: 190AU1
School Year:2025-2026
Salary Grade: P7
Unposting Date
: Oct 1, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
