Teacher, Special Education Inclusion (ICS)

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Special Education Inclusion Teacher position is designed for an educator who strives to positively impact classroom success for students eligible for special education supports and services through participation in the general education curriculum. This teacher is responsible for collaborating with the general education content teacher in planning that includes necessary accommodations and supports, instructional delivery (both in the general education classroom and through pull out), classroom environment, progress monitoring, and documentation. The work of the Inclusion Teacher is guided by curriculum standards and by federal, state and district special education policy and procedures. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education)
Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services
Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students, manage their behavior and collaborate in learning environment
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong technology skills including technology integration

Nice To Haves

One year of student teaching or approved internship
Valid Texas teaching certificate with content area endorsement(s)
Valid Texas ESL Certification

Responsibilities

Develops and implements instructional plans to assist students in accessing the general curriculum and meeting curriculum standards
Actively participates in Data Drive Action Planning (DDAP) Professional Learning community(PLC) meetings with general education teachers to plan, practice and provide accommodations to meet student needs
Actively participates in providing instruction with the general education teacher in accordance with trained models of collaborative instruction and support
Prepares and documents lesson plans in accordance with district standards and procedures
Implements individual education plans (IEPs), monitors and documents student progress
Communicates regularly with parents to review student progress.
Maintains the confidentiality of student and parent
Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports on students as required
Uses a variety of data collection tools to assess student skills and progress in the general curriculum
Maintains professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, staff support activities and other professional opportunities
Serves as the students’ Case Manager including responsibility for:
Coordinates and documents the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee for each student.
Ensures that students have appropriately written Standards Based Individualized Education Programs (SBIEP)
Ensures that the IEP is being implemented, with fidelity in all school settings
Evaluates and monitors individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection.
Participates in placement decisions based on educational, social and behavioral data presented to the committee.
Maintains documentation of implementation of services in accordance with the students’ Individual Educational Plans.
Ensures the distribution of appropriate paperwork (including accommodations and deliberations) to all assigned teachers (both general and special education).
Performs all other duties as assigned.