Special Education Bilingual Teacher-ECSE @ Chambers Elementary

Alief Independent School District•Houston, TX

57d

About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop and implement individualized plans for specially designed instruction for students to develop competencies and skills to maximize opportunities, independent living, economic self-sufficiency and full participation in society.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college
Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) special Education including bilingual
Ability to implement sheltered instruction across all content areas
Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
Proficient in the use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software, and Learning Management Systems
Knowledge of district's bilingual and ESL programs
Bilingual required

Nice To Haves

Direct work experience with individuals with disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education by sheltering instruction across contents.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
Maintain an acceptable attendance rate - 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators regularly per building and district guidelines.
Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
Translate oral and/or written communications, as needed.
Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations, and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
Plan and deliver instruction in English or Spanish, as appropriate to student needs, in alignment with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards, district mandates, approved curricula, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Multiple course preparations may be required.
Design and implement lesson plans aligned with TEA standards, district curriculum, and students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), with written evidence of preparation, as required.
Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, learning activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of students' learning styles and individual needs, in either English or Spanish as appropriate.
Assess the on-going accomplishments and needs of students; maintain appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
Implement instructional and linguistic modifications and accommodations per Admission, Review, Dismissal ARD and/or LPAC decisions with students receiving services under all federal and state guidelines.
Work cooperatively with general education and special education teachers to support receiving special education services according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Determine instructional goals, objectives, and specially designed instruction according to the student's needs related to their disability and the language of instruction.
Supervise the implementation of IEP goals/objectives by a paraprofessional including specially designed instruction required by the IEP.
Create an inviting, risk free, supportive, and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students.
Implement an appropriate and effective discipline management system for the classroom in alignment with building and district policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
Manage student behavior in accordance with behavior intervention plans, Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Provide or supervise any specially designed instruction related to behavior.
Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills and student achievement.
Comply with state, district, and federal laws; district and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and serve on staff committees as required.
Demonstrate and maintain competence in delivering PCS in accordance with IEP requirements.
Perform PCS tasks as specified in each student's IEP.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all SHARS billable PCS activities.
Plan and monitor services required by the IEP when are provided by a paraprofessional.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.