Special Education Teacher-BSS

Employer: Fort Bend Independent School DistrictPosition Type:TeachingCategories:ElementarySpecial EducationSpecial Education (Behavioral)TeacherSpecial Education (Life Skills)School / Org:Fort Bend Independent School DistrictLocation:Sugar Land, TexasFTE:1No. of Positions:1Reference #:240002PPPosting Date:Thursday, 31 October 2024Closing Date:Saturday, 22 November 2025Fort Bend Independent School District is seeking qualified applicants for the following position: Special Education-BSS School Year: 2024-2025 Location: Townewest Elementary SchoolJob OverviewThe Teacher Special Education BSS Elementary School will provide instruction in the areas of academic, behavior, social and self-care services to students identified with severe behavioral and emotional disabilities that interfere with their ability to access the curriculum in a less restrictive environment. The goal is to facilitate a reintegration into the general education classroom setting, and to increase the students' behavioral and social abilities in order to be successful in their transition into adulthood. The program is structured to meet the various behavioral needs of each student and focuses on assisting students with behavioral and academic growth as well as social development.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related fieldValid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment Appropriate content area certification for the subject and grade level of the assignment, or demonstrate competency through the state's 2010 and 2011 High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE)Valid Special Education Certification Special Education, EC-12De-Escalation/Restraint Certification Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification os required within 30 days of providing instruction (District offers CPI training at no cost during the summer and throughout the school year)Ability to plan and implement lessons based on the needs and abilities of studentsAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parentsExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenDemonstrated knowledge of appropriate technology equipment and software programsProven ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs