A Charter Schools, Inc. Dallas , TX 75201
Posted 2 weeks ago
Special Education Teacher (Life Skills) JobID: 280
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
5/17/2024
Location:
Inspired Vision Elementary
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: Special Education Teacher DUTY DAYS: 185 days
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Certification
(Content areas)
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director and Campus Principal
JOB GOAL: To provide each student with a disability the individually tailored help,
counsel, and learning experiences he/she needs to make maximum
progress toward educational goals established with the student's
individual learning potential and capabilities in mind.
PAY GRADE: Teacher's salary scale FLSA: Exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides a basic core program for students with disabilities consistent with state education code requirements
Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who include students with disabilities in regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the classroom teacher, and assisting the student with regular class assignments
Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the education, social, and personal problems of such students
Assist other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student
Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants in the school's special education programs
Counsels individuals and groups of students with disabilities with educational, occupational, and personal problems
Assists students with disabilities in making a realistic assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities. Provides motivation to students who have a short attention span
Undertakes continuing professional study in the psychology of students with disabilities in teaching methods related to this field
Initiates and maintains a confidential folder for each special education student
Initiates and conducts initial categorical and annual review/IEP meetings with appropriate team members
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules governing student life and
develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
Attends staff meetings and services on staff committees as required
Performs other duties as directed by the Special Education Director and/or the Campus Principal
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Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
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