26-27 Special Education Teacher

Bridgeport ISD•Bridgeport, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for assigned students. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, creating a conducive learning environment, managing student behavior, and ensuring student growth and development. The teacher will also be responsible for maintaining records, complying with regulations, and working cooperatively with colleagues and parents.

Requirements

Develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process.
Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology.
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula.
Assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
Participate in ARD Committee meetings.
Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Direct the work of instructional aide(s).
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Prolonged standing.
Frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Frequent walking.
May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities.
Control behavior through physical restraint.
Assist nonambulatory students.
Lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment.
May work prolonged or irregular hours.
Exposure to biological hazards.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process.
Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs for assigned students.
Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use appropriate instructional strategies.
Present subject matter effectively and according to IEP guidelines.
Employ various instructional techniques and media, including technology, to meet student needs.
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify curricula and assist students in regular classes.
Participate in ARD Committee meetings and the selection of instructional materials.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities and sponsor approved outside activities.
Consult with district and outside resources regarding student needs.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for student development.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including crisis intervention and physical restraint as necessary.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding student behavior management.
Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and oversee the work of teacher aides and volunteers.
Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
Participate in staff development activities.
Stay informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations for special education.
Compile, maintain, and file all required reports, records, and documents.
Attend faculty meetings and serve on staff committees.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Direct the work of instructional aides.