Special Ed-Fase (Life Skills)

Job Skills/Licenses

SPED Teacher Primary Purpose:

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Instructional Strategies:

1.Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

2.Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

3.Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of students' learning styles and needs.

4.Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

5.Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.

6.Conduct an assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.

7.Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.

8.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

9.Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

10. Use technology in the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development:

11. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

14. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization:

15. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development.

16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary, according to IEP.

17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.

18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding students' education, social, medical, and personal needs.

19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

20. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication:

21. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other:

24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and special education teachers' policies.

26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties assigned or skills that may be required.

Years Of Experience

• Total years you've worked for WISD

• Years you've worked as a paraprofessional for WISD

• Years you've worked as a professional for WISD

• Years you've worked as a professional in all districts

• Total years you've worked in any district

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible to work in the United States?
• I hereby authorize Wylie ISD to conduct a criminal history background check?
• I hereby authorize Wylie ISD to verify any and all references provided by me and hold the district and any 3rd Party harmless for the information provided:

Skills Questionnaire

• Rate your ability to work cooperatively with others:

• Rate the importance of confidentiality of information:

• Rate your comfort level in communicating with students and parents:

• Rate your ability to follow oral and written instructions:

• Rate your skill of managing student behavior in a positive manner:

• Rate the importance of attendance and punctuality:

General Questions

• Date Available: (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Have you ever worked with Wylie ISD? If yes, list position, supervisor and dates:

• How did you learn about Wylie ISD?

• Are you related to a District Board Member? If yes, please provide name and relationship.

• Are you related to a District employee? If yes, please provide the employee's name and position.

• Please list any language (other than English) that you can fluently read or speak. Please indicate by each language listed if you can read, speak or both.

• Please list by preference your 3 most desired positions and grade levels.

• Please list any Special Education areas of Specialization:

• Please list extracurricular sports or activities you may be interested in sponsoring:

• What activities or honors are you involved with?

• Do you belong to any professional organizations? If yes, please list the name of the organization(s).

• Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest (nolo contendre) to, or received probation, suspension, or deferred adjudication for a felony or offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to theft, rape, murder, swindling, and indecency with a minor)? If yes, please state where, when, and the nature of the offence.

• Do you currently have any criminal charges pending against you? If yes, please explain.

• Have you ever: Left a school district during the school year for reasons other than medical? Been asked to resign? Had your contract, non-extended, non-renewed or been terminated by a school system? Had your contract proposed for non-extension, non-renewal or termination by a school system? Resigned employment in lieu of contract non-extension, non-renewal, or termination? Had a teaching credential or license denied, revoked or suspended in any state? Been placed on disciplinary probation or been suspended from any position? Received a sanction from a credentialing or licensing authority, or had your credentials or license revoked or suspended by such authority? If yes to any of the above, please explain.

Education/Certification Requirements

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

High School FASE teachers are also required to have the Human Family and Development Studies certificate.

Please Note: If a teacher is providing content instruction in a special education classroom setting, a valid certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment is also required, or the individual must demonstrate competency through the state's 2010 and 2011 high objective uniform State standard of evaluation for elementary and secondary special education teachers.

Experience:

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

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