SPECIAL ED-FASE

Wylie ISD (TX) - Wylie, TX

Full-time

Wylie, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The SPED Teacher is responsible for providing special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. This includes developing or modifying curricula and preparing lessons and other instructional materials tailored to student ability levels. The teacher may work in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of students' learning styles and needs.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Conduct an assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary, according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding students' education, social, medical, and personal needs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and special education teachers' policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Benefits

• For information, please visit our benefits website at http://wylieisd.schoolwires.net/Page/1567