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Work closely with related service personnel and classroom teachers to ensure that services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented.
Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans in accordance with assessment and ARD committee recommendations.
Participate in ARD committee meetings.
Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informaltesting.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Prepares and provides instruction based as outlined in the student's IEP.Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEPs through the ARD committee process for each student assigned.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Plan and implement appropriate behavior support and social skills techniques, systems, instruction and activities.
Collect and analyze academic and behavior data to guide student supports.
Report and communicate student progress to parents.
Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
Be a positive role model for students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
Assist inmonitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
Participates in all continuing professional development.
Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including special education.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Strong knowledge of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of special needs students; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to special needs educational programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic.
Ability to: Design, develop, and implement special education supports and subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
Develop IEPs based on the student needs.
Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.
Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.
Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.
Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.
Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement SystemTelehealthBasic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability403b and 457b Investment PlansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account OptionsCritical Illness, Cancer InsuranceLegal Services
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Orenda Education
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - GEORGETOWN TEXAS
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$62,446 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - GEORGETOWN TEXAS
Orenda Education - 3.2 Georgetown, TX Job Details Full-time $57,000 - $70,222 a year 1 day ago Benefits 457(b) Flexible spending account Qualifications School experience Conflict resolution in education Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Experience working with individuals with disabilities Academic IEP goal implementation Teaching Certification Elementary Education Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Designing specialized curriculums for diverse student populations Working with students Subject-specific Teaching Certification Special education for elementary school students Special Education Certification Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Instructional design Full Job DescriptionJOB TITLE
ELEMENTARYSPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER REPORTS TO
PRINCIPALSUPERVISES:
NAFLSA STATUS
EXEMPTPOSITIONSALARY RANGE
$57,000 - $70,222AnnuallyDAYS WORK
187ALOCATION:
GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TEXASSTIPEND
SPECIALEDUCATION SIGN ON
$2000•TIA Designated Teachers encouraged to apply•POSITION SUMMARY
Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work collaboratively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods from recommendations made by the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee.Work closely with related service personnel and classroom teachers to ensure that services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented.
Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans in accordance with assessment and ARD committee recommendations.
Participate in ARD committee meetings.
Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informaltesting.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Prepares and provides instruction based as outlined in the student's IEP.Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEPs through the ARD committee process for each student assigned.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Plan and implement appropriate behavior support and social skills techniques, systems, instruction and activities.
Collect and analyze academic and behavior data to guide student supports.
Report and communicate student progress to parents.
Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
Be a positive role model for students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
Assist inmonitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
Participates in all continuing professional development.
Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including special education.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED
Knowledge of:
Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing special education students in the subject and grade level assigned.Strong knowledge of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of special needs students; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to special needs educational programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic.
Ability to: Design, develop, and implement special education supports and subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
Develop IEPs based on the student needs.
Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.
Experience:
Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.Education:
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or universityValid TexasTeacher certifications: Special Education EC12,EC-6 or EC-4 , including ESLReading AcademyCOMPETENCIES
HIGHLYQUALIFIED WITH VALID TEXAS TEACHING CERTIFICATE IN GRADE AND SUBJECT BEING TAUGHT ALONG WITH EC-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONWORKING CONDITIONS
Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.
Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.
Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.
BENEFITS
Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement SystemTelehealthBasic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability403b and 457b Investment PlansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account OptionsCritical Illness, Cancer InsuranceLegal Services