TEACHER-SPECIAL EDUCATION (26-27 SCHOOL YEAR)

JOB GOAL: Provide students receiving special education services with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to ability levels. May work in self-contained, general education, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.Position QualificationsBachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or universityValid Texas teacher certificate in Special Education and content assignedDuties And ResponsibilitiesUnderstands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.Models and instills a love of learningTeaches multiple academic subjects in a resource room setting and/or provides in-class support through inclusion.Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguisticbackgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense ofcommunity in the classroom.Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.Implements instructional programs adopted by Harmony for assigned studentsCollects data to determine student’s strengths and weaknessesCollects data in order to develop student’s standards-based IEPsCollects data in order to measure student’s progress on IEPsCollaborates with parents, teachers and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing IEPsModifies the curriculum utilized by HPS based on the individual needs of each studentAssists general education teachers in implementing a modified curriculumProvides case management duties for assigned studentsAttends ARD meetings for assigned studentsPrepares ARD paperwork for assigned studentsAttends department, school, district and parent meetings.Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.Prepares required reports on students and activitiesEstablishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activitiesAssigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.Takes daily attendanceCommunicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress andstudent needsEstablishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Performs other duties as assigned.Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of curriculum and instruction.Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.Ability to lead a team of people for purposes of developing effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities.Ability to teach several lesson plans at the same time.Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and externalto the district.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skillsAbility to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,calculator, copy machine and telephone.Ability to analyze data.Work Environment And Physical RequirementsLight Work: may require the occasional light lifting.Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.Moderate travel is required.