SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: EC-5)
About The Position
The SPED Inclusion Teacher at Dallas ISD is responsible for collaborating with students, parents, and staff to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for assigned students. This role involves implementing instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs, modifying regular curricula, and assisting special education students in regular classes. The teacher will employ various instructional techniques, conduct ongoing assessments, and manage student behavior, including crisis intervention and physical restraint when necessary, all in accordance with IEPs. Consultation with classroom teachers and external resources is also a key aspect. The position requires compliance with federal, state, district, and school regulations for special education teachers, and regular, punctual attendance at the worksite is essential. Travel throughout the district is integral to this campus-based role, as remote work is not an option.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field
- Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
- One year of student teaching or approved internship.
- Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educations Plan goal setting process and implementation.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
- Consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
- Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
- Comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate (for federally funded incumbents).
- Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
