Salary : $27.13 Hourly
Location : 111 Camino Nuevo Rd. Laredo, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 03349
Department : Youth Village
Opening Date : 08 / 12 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Job 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. Assisting special education students identified as at-risk of dropping out of school based on state defined criteria, including, but not limited to district-wide student drop-out prevention and recovery strategies.
Major Duties
Instructional Strategies
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plan (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.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an 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 Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Individual Education Plan (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 aides and volunteers.
- Use technology in the teaching / learning process.
Student Growth and Development
Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).Assume responsibility for extra-curricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.Classroom Management and Organization.Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP).Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP).Consult district and outside resource people regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.Communication
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.Maintain compliance with student confidentiality laws.Professional Growth and Development
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.Other
Keep informed of and comply with county, state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.Instructional Strategies
Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and specific requirements for special education students, and show written evidence of preparation and implementation, as required.Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual special education student needs.Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned special education students according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative guidelines (Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) and Individual Education Plan (IEP )included).Student Growth and Development
Provide ongoing feedback on special education student achievement through formal and informal methods.Be a positive role model for special education students and support the goals of the campus and school district.Classroom Management and Organization
Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to special education student learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.Communication
Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between the hours of 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM to confer with district personnel, students, and / or parents. The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating lessons and activities.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.Must have a valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education.Supplemental Information
Valid Texas Driver's License
If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.
The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions :
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceWellness ProgramLife InsuranceAncillary productsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee ClinicVacation and sick leaveAccrual rates increase based on years of service
Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidaysRetirement benefits (TCDRS)Available to ALL employeesAvailable to Permanent Part-Time employeesDo you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university?
Do you have a valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education?
Do you possess a valid and current Texas driver's license?
Are you a current or former Webb County employee?
If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.
Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and / or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)
Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.Required Question
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