25-26 ELEM SPED Teacher Pool, WISD DISTRICT WIDE

Weslaco Independent School District • Weslaco, TX

308d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher will develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. The role may involve working in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. It is essential to ensure that all requirements pertaining to Special Education are met and to maintain the required documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• 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.
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
• Effective communication skills.
• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and instructional materials to match student ability levels.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements pertaining to Special Education and maintain required documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree