What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - PASS position at Magnolia ISD?
Position Type :
Teacher / Teacher - Special Education
Date Posted : 2 / 13 / 2024
Location : Districtwide
Date Available : 2024-25 School Year
Magnolia ISD
Special Education PASS Teacher
Job Title : Special Education PASS Teacher Wage / Hour Status : Exempt
Reports to : Principal Pay Grade : Click Here for Salary Range
Dept. / School : Assigned Campus Calendar : 187 Days
WORKING CONDITIONS : 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. Exposed to biological hazards.
Primary Purpose :
Provide special education students with learning activities, experiences, distance or virtual instruction 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.
Qualifications : Appropriate Texas certification required; Bilingual preferred, but not required; 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; General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
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 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
Experience :
At least 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.
- 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 activities.
- 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 the teaching / learning process.
Student Growth and Development
Classroom Management and Organization
Communication
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 for special education teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized 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).
