What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Interventionist/Teacher position at Paint Rock ISD?
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.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
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. 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.
4. 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
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. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
Student Growth and Development
8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
9. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
10. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by
campus principal.
11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs
of students.
Classroom Management and Organization
12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and
emotional development of students.
13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and
physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
14. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
16. Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Other
17. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students,
principals, and teachers.
18. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
19. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
20. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for
special education teachers.
21. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
22. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
23. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person