Special Education Teacher

• Work in conjunction with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Design, write and use instructional, therapeutic or skill development programs for assigned students and ensure written plans are available for review.
• Ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs are met through creation and implementation of appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher on student IEP to ensure all modifications are met and help special education students in regular class when appropriate.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on an ongoing basis.
• Design instructional activities by using data from students learning styles assessment.
• Ensure IEP guidelines are met when presenting subject matter.
• Use an assortment of media and techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Produce and oversee the teacher aide and volunteer assignments.
• Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process.

• Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.
• Oversee or ensure personal care, medical care and feedings of students as stated in IEP.
• Manage and care for all extracurricular duties as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by charter principal.
• Serve as an example for students, support mission of charter.

• Prepare classrooms to enhance learning and aid in the physical, social, and emotional development of the students.
• Control student behavior and implement discipline plan. This includes handling crisis and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Collaborate with the classroom teachers regarding student behavior management programs according to IEP.
• Collaborate with charter and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provide input on books, equipment, and material selection.

• Ensure good communication rapport with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences.
• Create and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Present information accurately through clear communication skills.

• Enrich job skills through professional development activities.
• Keep up to date and abide by federal, state and charter policies for special education teachers.
• Gather, manage, and file all reports, records and other documents required.
• Be active in faculty meetings and assist in staff committees as required.
• Maintain accurate Time & Effort records of program activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.) from an accredited college or university, required special education endorsements for assignments or be able to obtain such. Master's Degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience Requirements: Previous Teaching experience a plus
• Special Skills/Certifications:
• Must have valid Texas Teacher Certification required special education endorsements for assignments or be enrolled in an Uplift designated certification course.
• All K-3 teachers, including special education teachers, and principals are required to attend the HB 3 Reading Academies by the end of the 2022 - 2023 school year.
• Communication Skills
• Bilingual Skills: Spanish-speaking a plus
• Technology

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