Teacher: SPED Life Skills

La Joya Independent School District (TX)•Mission, TX

52d•Onsite

About The Position

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100-year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district's vision - Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student - conveys our urgent focus on students. Our work is rooted in five district priorities, which require collaboration and deep commitment to supporting one another as we serve the community. Customer Service Trust & Transparency High-Quality Instruction Excellence in Leadership Integrity & Accountability We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to a high-quality, best-fit school as we work to improve from a B-district to an A-rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities, covering more than 220 square miles. We are seeking a Special Education Teacher that can support the school through transformation for one of the district's lowest-performing elementary schools. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated impact on student outcomes, accelerating student growth, building strong community relationships, and creating a culture of support and excellence. You will help a school turnaround while integrating multiple school communities and campuses together into one new, shared community and school. You must have the commitment and urgency needed to help quickly establish excellence and build structures to sustain that excellence over time. You will have to be ready for adaptive change in a very fast environment. You will be joining a district that is building on a legacy of achievement while rapidly improving and creating systems to reach new heights for student outcomes. You will receive intentional, targeted support in your leadership journey and have access to the highest-quality, research-based resources and instructional materials. We are also a district focused on continuous improvement and rigorous analysis of where we need to grow and learn. All ACE campuses have an additional hour added to each school day and the campus will be open until 6:00 pm each day for student and community activities. Leaders, teachers and staff: Promote an inspiring college-going culture of high expectations Demonstrate an unwavering belief that ALL students can and will achieve Have a pervasive growth mindset for students and adults with a commitment to continuous improvement Use high-quality instructional materials and instructional best practices to accelerate learning for all students, creating faster and more growth for students Are committed to data driven instruction to diagnose needs, adjust and measure progress Value and invest in parent and community partnerships Are fully focused on transformation and establishing a beacon within the community

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Special Education, curriculum or related field
Valid or eligible to receive Texas Teacher Certification with required endorsements for subject and level assigned, required
Proven success in leading a classroom in pursuit of academic excellence for all students
Demonstrated ability to support all types of students, including students with special needs and Emergent Bilingual students
Deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction as well as educational evidence-based practices
Demonstrated knowledge in working with student with special needs
Knowledgeable in the physical, mental and emotional child development process, including for children with special needs
Experience in using and interpreting data to inform decision-making processes that allow for intentional actions and lead to improved student achievement
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Strong organizational and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three year's teaching experience preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred (required if teaching in a dual language classroom)

Responsibilities

Serve as a transformational educator working to create a best-in-class learning environment.
Participate in professional development and training to improve skills related to job assignment.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members.
Provide for two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for students.
Commit to professional growth through active participation in reading workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or other designated professional learning.
Promote the expectation for high-level performance from students and recognize excellence and achievement.
Develop and monitor instructional and classroom management processes to ensure that instructional practices are aligned to evidence-based practices and implemented with fidelity.
Ensure high-quality instructional materials and resources are implemented with fidelity.
Prepare for classes assigned and fully internalize lessons and instructional requirements.
Evaluate and assess student performance in alignment with campus and district practices and expectations.
Disaggregate and interpret data in order to assist in developing appropriate next steps for classroom improvement.
Support and participate in all referral, evaluation, and ARD requirements for students.
Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) that create positive relationships amongst teachers and administrators while fostering a team culture of open sharing, risk taking and shared leadership, to work effectively as a team.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, including designated PLC and other meetings.
Receive coaching and meaningful feedback.
Participate in regular classroom visits as required.
Create, cultivate and lead a culture of excellence, support, and community for all classroom stakeholders.
Develop a classroom student behavioral support system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the classroom and school climate.
Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Enhance students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic achievement.
Follow all policies, practices, and procedures that create optimal learning conditions for students with special needs in alignment with IDEA.
Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Communicate with parents, families, and communities on a regular and consistent basis to ensure clear and consistent messaging to parents on both campus and classroom events and information
Engage with parents, families, and community members to increase parental involvement on the campus
Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation to accomplish instructional goals and objectives.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports.
Participate in safety inspections and drills.
Comply with district policies, state and federal laws and regulations affecting schools.