Special Education - Resource/Inclusion Teacher

Del Valle ISD (TX)•Austin, TX

59d

About The Position

Provide students receiving special education services 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 level. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement for subject and level assigned or approved alternative certification program
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.
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 to provide specially designed instruction
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of subject assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to research and develop teaching units
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Student teaching or approved internship or related work experience

Nice To Haves

ESL certification preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
Implement an instructional, 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 understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify and accommodate regular curricula as needed and assist students receiving special education in regular classes with assignments through specially designed instrudtion
Participate in ARD and transition committee meetings on a regular basis.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the 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 aide(s) and volunteer(s).
Perform all Case Management duties for students on caseload.
Assist in developing the IEP for each student.
Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing and data collection.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in the IEP (if required for position).
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Create classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline, this includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to the IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to the IEP (must be trained to intervene in crisis and physically restrain).
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to the IEP. Request assistance from central special education as need. Consult district and outside resources (only with parental permission) regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the district.
Establish and maintain open communications with parents, students, principals, teachers, and support staff by conducting conferences.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Participate in national and state level organizations to stay abreast of latest research and best practices.
Attend professional development opportunities related to designated subject area.
Read, synthesize, and disseminate research and information related to best practices from books, journals, listservs, websites, and other media formats.
Attend meetings and participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
Shall comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, and standards.
Maintain confidentiality.
Supervise the work of instructional aide(s), volunteer(s), and student teachers as assigned.