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Job Description
Self-Contained Teacher - Description
Job Description
The Teacher, Special Education provides students with specially designed instruction that is based on district curriculum and is aligned with the student’s individualized education program (IEP).
Responsibilities
Self-Contained Teacher - Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Resource: Teaches core academic subject areas such as English, Reading, and Math at the elementary level. Secondary resource teachers must be highly qualified in English, Math, Social Studies, or Science. In addition, these teachers will also provide Inclusion (Co-teach, Support Facilitation, Content Mastery) support; will plan and work collaboratively with general education teachers to provide accommodations to meet specific learning needs of students; provide strategies and interventions that address specific skill deficits; and provide students with disabilities opportunities to receive rigorous academic instruction with teachers who are experts in both content and pedagogy.
- Skills for Learning and Living (SLL): Teaches students with cognitive disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
- Structured Learning Center (SLC): Teaches students with autism in the least restrictive environment.
- Behavior Support Center (BSC): Teaches students with significant emotional disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
- Preparing Students for Independence (PSI): Teaches students with severe cognitive, communicative, sensory and/or physical disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
- Preschoolers Achieving Learning Skills (PALS): Teaches preschool aged students who are identified as having a disability.
- Develops and implements the student’s IEP utilizing specially designed instruction that is aligned with the curriculum and required content strategies.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques incorporating current technology tools applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning to facilitate individual student learning.
- Differentiates instruction for students with disabilities by employing a variety of instructional strategies.
- Develops data driven statements that accurately reflect each student's present level of academic achievement and functional performance based on formal evaluation and classroom based assessment data.
- Leads and participates in IEP meetings for students assigned to designated caseload.
- Prepares and maintains IEP documents in a timely manner, including progress updates.
- Plans lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for individual differences.
- Implements positive behavioral interventions and supports with discipline management procedures.
- Utilizes the district’s web-based management systems to plan, implement, and monitor services for individual students by collecting, analyzing, tracking, and using specific data.
- Engages students in work that develops thinking skills.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants.
- Maintains and improves professional competence by participating in district staff development.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Collaborates with general education staff to plan effectively for students with disabilities.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
- Attends and participates in department meetings and committees.
- Assists students with personal care needs.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Self-Contained Teacher - Skills
Job Qualifications
EDUCATION
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment
WORK EXPERIENCE
No experience Less than 6 months 6 months to 1 year 3 to 5 years 7+ years 1 to 3 years 5 to 7 years
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and be mobile.
