Certified SPED Teacher
Position Title: SPED Teacher
Wage/HourStatus: Exempt/At will
Reports to: Director/Principal
School: Campus Assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university
CERTIFICATION
Hold or eligible for a current valid Texas Teaching Certificate appropriate to assignment; SPED certification required; ESL certification, as needed
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Ability to instruct children assigned
Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Ability to plan and deliver lessons and assesses student performance
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Ability to stand for at least thirty minutes outside within 15 feet of students
Ability to assist students tying shoes and button or unbutton coats
PURPOSE
Classroom Teachers provide instructional services to students including assessing student skills and abilities, developing lesson plans, providing instruction, assessing student competencies and re-teaching as needed. Provide a safe learning environment for all students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment
May screen students with state mandated reading assessments
Assist in administration of State assessment, national assessments as requested
May provide instructional assessment of student performance in core academic areas
Provide instructional assessment of student performance in assigned areas
Evaluate student performance for appropriate level of assignment
Planning
Provide daily lesson plans for all instructional days each school year
Provide lesson plans for substitute teachers in your classroom
Cooperate with grade level and school wide planning committees
Instructional delivery
Deliver daily instruction to students assigned
Provide lesson plans and activities that actively engage student in learning
Perfom all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required
Screen all electronic, paper products, books, films or other media for appropriateness for use with students
Student discipline
Maintain classroom discipline conducive to a learning environment
Provide redirection and disciplinary alternatives to correct student behavior
Participate in school sponsored Capturing Kids Hearts training
Provide a discipline management program consistent with Capturing Kids Hearts
Conferencing
Conference as needed with parents and school administrators about appropriate topics
Collaborate with staff and teachers in planning school operations
Participate in staff development activities as assigned
Prepare written and electronic communication that is consistent, with professional and easy to understand directions or directives for each audience
Management
Maintain accurate records of student attendance
Maintain accurate records of student performance
Order supplies and materials in a timely fashion for the teaching level assigned
Compile all records as requested
Supervise students on field trips and events at the school and off site
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Maintain emotional control under the stress of instructional operations
Travel as needed to secure supplies and materials
Be flexible in assisting others as requested
Participate in overnight training, field trips with students, and professional conferences
This is a professional position that uses professional judgment and may serve more than forty hours per week. Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas and not Social Security. TRS requires five years of participation before any retirement funds are vested. Texas Workers Compensation covers workers in this position.
Some teachers are partially or fully funded with Title I funds. Staff should ask their campus Director if they are paid from Title I funds. Such are Federal monies and are subject to reduction and elimination at any time.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Percentages assigned to responsibilities are approximate, and subject to adjustment by supervisors. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
Federal employees shall not engage in text messaging (a) when driving GOV, or when driving POV while on official Government business, or (b) when using electronic equipment supplied by the Government while driving.
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Wage/HourStatus: Exempt/At will
Reports to: Director/Principal
School: Campus Assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university
CERTIFICATION
Hold or eligible for a current valid Texas Teaching Certificate appropriate to assignment; SPED certification required; ESL certification, as needed
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Ability to instruct children assigned
Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Ability to plan and deliver lessons and assesses student performance
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Ability to stand for at least thirty minutes outside within 15 feet of students
Ability to assist students tying shoes and button or unbutton coats
PURPOSE
Classroom Teachers provide instructional services to students including assessing student skills and abilities, developing lesson plans, providing instruction, assessing student competencies and re-teaching as needed. Provide a safe learning environment for all students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment
May screen students with state mandated reading assessments
Assist in administration of State assessment, national assessments as requested
May provide instructional assessment of student performance in core academic areas
Provide instructional assessment of student performance in assigned areas
Evaluate student performance for appropriate level of assignment
Planning
Provide daily lesson plans for all instructional days each school year
Provide lesson plans for substitute teachers in your classroom
Cooperate with grade level and school wide planning committees
Instructional delivery
Deliver daily instruction to students assigned
Provide lesson plans and activities that actively engage student in learning
Perfom all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required
Screen all electronic, paper products, books, films or other media for appropriateness for use with students
Student discipline
Maintain classroom discipline conducive to a learning environment
Provide redirection and disciplinary alternatives to correct student behavior
Participate in school sponsored Capturing Kids Hearts training
Provide a discipline management program consistent with Capturing Kids Hearts
Conferencing
Conference as needed with parents and school administrators about appropriate topics
Collaborate with staff and teachers in planning school operations
Participate in staff development activities as assigned
Prepare written and electronic communication that is consistent, with professional and easy to understand directions or directives for each audience
Management
Maintain accurate records of student attendance
Maintain accurate records of student performance
Order supplies and materials in a timely fashion for the teaching level assigned
Compile all records as requested
Supervise students on field trips and events at the school and off site
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Maintain emotional control under the stress of instructional operations
Travel as needed to secure supplies and materials
Be flexible in assisting others as requested
Participate in overnight training, field trips with students, and professional conferences
This is a professional position that uses professional judgment and may serve more than forty hours per week. Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas and not Social Security. TRS requires five years of participation before any retirement funds are vested. Texas Workers Compensation covers workers in this position.
Some teachers are partially or fully funded with Title I funds. Staff should ask their campus Director if they are paid from Title I funds. Such are Federal monies and are subject to reduction and elimination at any time.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Percentages assigned to responsibilities are approximate, and subject to adjustment by supervisors. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
Federal employees shall not engage in text messaging (a) when driving GOV, or when driving POV while on official Government business, or (b) when using electronic equipment supplied by the Government while driving.
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