Teacher - Special Ed

ESC Region 12 • Waco, TX

217d

About The Position

The Teacher - Special Ed serves as Special Education Case Managers to develop and oversee the implementation of student IEPs. This role involves collecting and analyzing multiple sources of data to provide input on student progress regarding the general curriculum. The teacher will monitor each student on their caseload for adherence to attendance and disciplinary policies, maintain compliance with federal, state, and district policies or procedures, and provide Specially-Designed Instruction using research-based methodologies to assist with student progress on IEPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate(s) with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Knowledge of disability categories and ability to develop Specially-Designed Instruction.
• Expertise in differentiated instructional strategies, including academic and behavioral strategies.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to analyze data to recommend instructional practices.
• Ability to manage personnel, when necessary.
• Superior organizational, time management, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and IEP goal setting process.

Nice To Haves

• Approved student teaching/internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Special Education Case Manager responsibilities per the Case Manager Handbook, Special Education Department procedures, and campus/District procedures.
• Develop, oversee the implementation of, and progress monitor student IEPs.
• Report progress to the parent(s)/guardian(s) as outlined in student IEPs.
• Train the general education teacher(s) in how to effectively implement student IEPs prior to the first day of instruction and immediately following each ARD.
• Collaborate with the general education teacher(s) to ensure that special education students are receiving the services outlined in their IEPs, and that students are making progress in the general education curriculum.
• Attend all required meetings, i.e. ARD meetings, Case Manager Meetings, staffings, faculty meetings, PLCs, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between general education and special education.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Plan and use appropriate research-based instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher paraprofessional(s) and volunteer(s), as required.
• Prepare lessons and lesson plans as required.
• Manage student behavior, including implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Intervene in crisis situations and physically restrain students, within District approved procedures, as necessary for staff and student safety.
• Establish and maintain appropriate communication and professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Perform other duties related to Special Education as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees