SPED Teacher

· Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (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.

· Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

· Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

· Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

· Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

· Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

· Comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

· Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

· All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field
• Valid Texas teacher certification with required Special Education endorsements.
• One year of teaching experience.
• Maintain competency by participating in some form of professional growth.
• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee processes
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Experience instructing special needs of students in assigned area.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Flexibility.
• Current with the latest developments in the profession.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75241 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000