Elementary Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Littlefield ISD seeks a caring and qualified individual to provide functional special education instruction to elementary students.Location: Littlefield ISD, Elementary CampusPrimary Purpose: provide special education students with functional 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 as well as other instructional materials to match student ability levels.Education/CertificationBachelor's degree from accredited universityValid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned, including special education certificationExpectations Include The Followingcollaboration with students, parents and other staff members to develop Standards Based IEPs through the IEP Team Processimplement an instructional program for students with disabilities and show written evidence of preparation as requiredplan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities and materialsgather data to support academic and functional growth toward attainment of IEP goalsparticipate in ARD meetings on a regular basisconsult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical and personal needs of studentscreate classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of studentsplan and assign the work of paraprofessionals and oversee completion of tasksmaintain emotional control under stressExperienceOne-year teaching experience preferredFor more information, please contact Jerry Russell, Principal at 806-385-6217 or Brette Southard, Director of Special Education at 806-385-3292Thank you for your interest in becoming an employee of Littlefield ISD!