What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Special Education Teacher, Life Skills position at Elementary Campus?
Primary Purpose:
Provide special education students, in a self-contained classroom setting, a classroom program that includes skills related to self-help, behavior management, 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 and other instructional materials and activities to match student ability levels.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment
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 and modify curriculum and instruction for students with cognitive and physical special needs Effective communication skills
Experience:
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience