EG- SPED Teacher

About this role

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing instructional support and resources to assigned campuses. Including implementation and monitoring of campus-based special education programs and related services.

Duties and

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• 2.
• Coordinate and monitor all instructional and related services provided to students with disabilities
• 3.
• Provide technical support for critical cases and secure necessary resources to address student needs.
• 4.
• Collaborate with the special education director, campus administrators, and special/general education staff to provide direction and assistance for their programs.
• 5.
• Use a communication system to keep administrators informed of support provided to campuses.
• 6.
• Assist in communicating with parents from various cultural backgrounds regarding evaluation, programming, placement, services, and rights of students with disabilities.
• 7.

Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• 8.

Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student's individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.

• 9.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• 10.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to
• learning for all students.
• 11.
• Performs any additional duties related to the ongoing effectiveness of the program as directed.
• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year, accredited university.   Master’s Degree preferred.

Certification: NCLB, Highly qualified valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education as required by teaching assignment or acceptance to approved Alternative Certification Program and results of TEXes exam.

• Work Experience:  A minimum of 1-2 years of successful teaching experience is preferred.
• Competencies:
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter to be taught and ability to lead discussions
• Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to implement Texas Education Agency (TEA) education policies and procedures.
• Ability to review and implement agency policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Ability to convey and interpret information to students.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the education of TRS students.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to keep accurate files and records.
• Equipment Used
• Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). General Knowledge of accounting procedures, district policies, and school law.
• Working/Environmental Conditions/Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.