Teacher, Special Education (TX)-Self Contained

Responsive Education Solutions•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

ResponsiveEd Special Education teachers support the achievement and needs of students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They serve as a bridge between home and school and partner with parents, general education teachers, and administrators to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs), while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district special education requirements. The teacher coordinates child find efforts, ARD meetings, evaluations, placements, accommodations, services, assessments, and transition planning. The role also monitors student progress, supports general education teachers and campus staff, communicates with families, maintains legally required records, and implements ResponsiveEd policies and procedures. Special projects and other duties may occur during or after normal business hours, including mandatory Saturday state tutorials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; preferably in Special Education.
Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education; alternatively certified candidates must provide a letter of eligibility for special education certification.
Additional grade-level or content-area certification may be required for select positions.
Passion for and patience in working interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.
Advanced knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.
Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
Advanced knowledge of and compliance with the ARD Committee process.
Knowledge of IEP development and implementation.
Knowledge of and compliance with transition requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills and ability to implement multiple and diverse programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to learn and implement teaching curriculum software and instruct students in its use.
Ability to communicate effectively with students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and student data, including diagnostic test results, state assessment scores, transcripts, and grade point averages.
Ability to adapt to district, campus, and department changes.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, receive guidance, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with campus administration on ongoing child find efforts, including reviewing general education records and requesting special education records within required timelines.
Schedule and conduct Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to determine appropriate placements and develop IEPs within required timelines.
Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
Schedule Full and Individual Evaluations and Reviews of Existing Evaluation Data (REED), meeting all timeline requirements.
Collaborate with general education teachers and administrators to provide special education accommodations and services.
Ensure student IEPs are appropriately written and implemented.
Regularly evaluate student progress and use findings to improve special education services.
Update and send IEP report cards to parents when general report cards are sent.
Plan time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in meeting the educational goals of students receiving special education services.
Ensure compliance with state-mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.
Develop and implement transition services as determined by the ARD.
Serve as a campus resource and trainer for staff supporting students with disabilities.
Ensure campus curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
Seek assistance from the IDEA Coordination supervisor as needed.
Support campus student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies related to students with disabilities.
Maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
Recommend sound policies to improve the program.
Implement ResponsiveEd special education board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
Compile and maintain reports, records, and other documents required by law or the Director of Special Education.
Perform special projects during and after normal business hours and other assigned duties.