SPED Teacher -SST Sugar Land CP

School of Science & Technology•Richmond, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coordinating Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia Programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district requirements. The primary goal is to ensure effective instructional and related services are provided according to IEPs and 504 plans, tailored to individual student needs.

Requirements

Valid Texas Special Education Certification (Required)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience
Valid Texas Educator Certification

Responsibilities

Trains teachers of a special population, general education teachers, and other staff on student confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws.
Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings.
Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.
Assists in planning and implementing staff development and in-service programs for special education.
Monitors academic progress of SPED/504 students through evaluations to ensure educational goals are met and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and scheduling.
Compiles, maintains, submits, and files all required physical and computerized reports, records, and documents.
Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized, and conducive to learning, with accessibility for all students.
Establishes and maintains written and oral communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers regarding student progress.
Collaborates with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals on school-wide instructional activities for SPED/504 students and their parents.
Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure the instructional needs of SPED/504 students are met.
Advocates for SPED/504 students to ensure equitable educational opportunities.
Communicates instructional expectations to students and informs them of their progress.
Supports general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies for students with disabilities.
Supports the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in general education classrooms and during Special Education service time.
Ensures the implementation of the instructional program, utilizing knowledge of learning styles and modalities.
Ensures timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations, and IEPs to relevant teachers and personnel, and maintains related documentation.
Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including new program development.
Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings and serves as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/504 Committee.
Participates in placement decisions based on committee data.
Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
Establishes new objectives based on evaluation team findings for ARD Committee recommendations.
Assesses the relationship between student performance and handicapping conditions.
Performs related work as required.