TEACHER -INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT / BEHAVIOR

TEACHER / INSTRUCTIONAL SPPORT /BEHAVIOR

JOB TITLE: Special Services Behavior Teacher

REPORTS TO: Campus Prinicial or Special Services Director

DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS: Indian Success Academy

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To direct and evaluate the learning experiences of Special Education students in activities assigned by the ARD Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

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  Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and related systems to support overall success of students.

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

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  Ability to instruct students and utilize various behavior management techniques.

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  Monitor academic and social development of students within the regular/or special education settings.

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  Communication skills that would provide input to administrators, teachers/lead teacher regarding student progress and program effectiveness.

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  Knowledge of district physical restraint and crisis intervention plan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Strategies:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation required.

• Provide meaningful learning experiences, through open-ended learning situations, problem solving, and through presentation of material in a clear/meaningful manner.
• Use district curriculum guides for planning.
• Provide learning activities appropriate to each student’s learning style, modified as needed for the student to progress toward attainment of each instructional service.
• Work cooperatively with general education/special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the Individual Education Plans (IEP.)
• Work cooperatively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist students with personal care services including monitoring, redirecting, and any other documented personal care services.

Student Growth and Development:

• Collaborate with classroom teacher who receive students in inclusive settings; interpret the abilities and disabilities of students to the school staff and assist the student with class assignments.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of the district.

Classroom Management and Organization:

• Assist other professional staff members in resolving the emotional and/or disciplinary problems of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook, using proper district approved nonviolent crisis intervention process and procedures.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Track student progress in general education classrooms using district approved tracking management system.
• Analyze data and implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts to support student progress using best practices.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Conducting case management duties according to Special Services’ policy and procedures.

Communication:

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Collaborate with related services personnel to ensure that services are an integrated part of the total program of the student.
• Communicate relevant progress concerning student progress with parents.

Personal Growth and Development:

• Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform professional responsibilities.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

General Duties:

• Maintain a safe environment.
• Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or Director of Special Education.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.  
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  
• Move 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.

Salary : $59,740 - $76,338