7870 - Elementary Special Education Teacher - BSS

Special Education Teacher Primary Purpose: Provide instruction in accordance with the Individual Education Plan to students identified under IDEA. Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction.

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned Special Knowledge/Skills: Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements specific to various disabilities Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions specific to the condition Ability to create a classroom environment that is attractive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students Ability to guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline and safety Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities Knowledge of evaluation procedures to determine students' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports Willingness to be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents Skill in oral and written communication Organizational and time management skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures Ability to use technology such as computer, calculator, typewriter In some settings the teacher may be required to: Provide care of students with physical disabilities including feeding of specialized food or tube feeding, toiling, including diapering and catheterization, and specialized care needs such as suctioning and CPRAttend staff development designed for specific areas of instructional specialty Consult with related service and/or other support personnel such as Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Assistive Technology Teacher, Teacher of students with Visual or Auditory Impairments and incorporate activities as per the IEP into daily instruction Lift or otherwise move students Physically restrain students using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques Perform duties of in Home Trainer after school hours Position students using special equipment Ability to drive a motor vehicle helpful but not required