Teacher SPED ALE Linguistic Support, Federal - Vineyard Ranc

Location: Vineyard Ranch ES

Work Schedule: 10 Months

Work Type: Regular Full-Time

Exempt: Yes

Salaries for new classroom teachers and librarians are based on the salary ranges below (10-month work schedule)

All salary ranges are adopted annually by the Board of Trustees. The District ensures salary placement for new hires will be based on verified years of experience according to the Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service . These ranges should not be used to project salary amounts for subsequent years.

In addition, teachers and librarians may qualify for the following stipends:

Advanced Degree Stipends

Performance and Other Supplemental Stipends

Bilingual & ESL Stipends

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CALCULATION OF PAY: The annual pay for this position is pro-rated based on the effective date of the assignment**

EDUCATION :
Bachelors Degree
Demonstrated fluency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish

CERTIFICATION :

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education and English as a Supplemental Language (ESL).

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY :
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.

IDEA-B FORMULA FEDERAL FUNDED POSITION
The purpose of IDEA-B is to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities ages 3-21. The regulations implementing IDEA-B define the purpose of the act as a means to do the following:

• Ensure that all students with disabilities have available a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) that includes special education and related services to meet their unique needs.
• Ensure that the rights of students with disabilities and of their parents are protected.
• Assist states and localities in providing for the education of all students with disabilities.
• Assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate those students.
  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Strategies:
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the 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. Provide targeted linguistic supports to student with IEP’s who are English Learners and need intensive supports.
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
7. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
8. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
9. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
10. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
11. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development:
12. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
13. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
14. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
15. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
16. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of the school District.

Classroom Management and Organization:
17. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
18. Manage student behavior and administer discipline-This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
19. Consult District and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
20. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
21. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication:
22. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
23. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
24. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other:
25. Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills.
26. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, District, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
27. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
28. Maintains confidentiality of information.
29. Reports to work on time every day.
30. Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• 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
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and be flexible to a multitude of situations as they occur
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to concentrate, interpret policy and procedures, reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control
• Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be required to assist in lifting and positioning students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application to a specific job opening does not guarantee an individual will maintain this assignment permanently upon employment. All employees are subject to reassignment based on their qualifications and the needs of the District.

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