Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Dripping Springs, TX
Hours: 7:30-3:30 Monday-Friday
Pay: $46/hr+(Based on education and experience)
Position Overview:
At DSISD, Life Skills is called “Alternate Curriculum Classroom”
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Strategies
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process.
2. Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and maintain required documentation.
3. Assess student learning styles and plan appropriate instructional strategies, materials, and technology.
4. Deliver instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP using varied instructional techniques.
5. Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and modify curriculum as needed.
6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings as required.
7. Assist in selecting instructional materials and resources.
Student Growth and Development
1. Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement.
2. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding as required by student IEPs.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
4. Consult with district and outside professionals regarding students’ needs.
Classroom Management and Organization
1. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and student development.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and IEP requirements.
3. Implement crisis intervention strategies, including physical restraint when appropriately trained.
4. Collaborate with staff on student behavior management strategies.
5. Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
6. Assign and oversee work of instructional aides and volunteers.
Communication and Professional Responsibilities
1. Maintain open communication with parents, students, and staff.
2. Establish and maintain professional relationships.
3. Participate in professional development activities.
4. Comply with federal, state, district, and campus policies.
5. Maintain required reports, records, and documentation.
6. Attend meetings and serve on committees as assigned.
7. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct the work of instructional aide(s).
Key Responsibilities: Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare instructional materials to meet individual student needs. Life Skills-Elementary/High School
Qualifications: Minimum certificate would be the SPED certificate, would love someone that also has EC6 Core, but not required.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- SPED (EC-12) License (Required)
- Generalist (EC-6) or (4-8) (Required)
Work Location: In person
