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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
Job Goal:
Assist teacher with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children in a classroom setting. Assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High School diploma or it recognized equivalent (required)
Skill Requirements:
- Ability to work well with children
- Work in a variety of settings, with multiple ages and grade levels
- Adapt with patience and flexibility to frequent changes in schedules and groups of students
- Collaborate professionally and communicate effectively with other staff
- Possess desire and compassion to work with all learning styles
Performance Responsibilities:
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
- Keep teacher or team informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Provide assistance to substitute teachers.
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Maintain records and document student progress on an individual basis.
- Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
Benefits:
- Salary Schedule
- Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life.
- TRS retirement pension benefits
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22,066.00 - $35,156.00 per yearBenefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance