Reports To: Principal
Duty Days: 187 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Teacher Hiring Schedule
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area
Ability to work effectively between the school and community
Effective written & verbal communication skills
CPI Certificate, once employed
Primary Purpose:
Provides special educat
ion consultation and instruction to meet the need of eligible students with disabilities. Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians information pertaining to student needs (such as but not exclusively: ARD paperwork, IEP's, BIP' and general progress)
Major Duties and Responsibilities: (In addition to Teacher Job Description.)
- Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
- Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for program participation
- Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
- Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible students.
- Administer criterion referenced testing.
- Keep current and be willing to apply the state of the art educational practices.
- Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, to include training in regards to data collection and implementation of specific instructional strategies.
- Collect & maintain data related to student progress and grades.
- Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy & ARD documents.
- Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students
- Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students
- Communicate regularly w general education and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
- Maintain confidential student records & audit folders.
- Attend district required and job specific trainings & staff development (i.e., training on Autism, content specific trainings, structured settings, etc.).
- Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
- Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator. Adaptive equipment - Wheelchair, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, ramps, locks, electric changing table, Hoyer lift, various physical therapy equipment, assistive technology including voice output devices, and technology teaching tools (i.e., SMART Board).
Working Conditions:
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. Exposed 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 that may be assigned or skills that may be required.