Teacher, Music

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

 Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Effective communication skills

Ability to utilize technology and information resources

Ability to interpret data

Experience

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.

• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers

• Maintain a professional relationship with parents, students, and colleagues.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers

• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

• Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures

• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned • Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers as assigned

Salary : $46,500 - $73,165