Special Education Teacher

Company: Trinity Basin Preparatory
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job Function Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering academic instruction and a classroom climate that are consistent with district policy and philosophy and that maximize the potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth for all students with special needs ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal. --- Implements appropriate research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement. --- Delivers instructional activities that are differentiated according to student knowledge, learning style, and individual need. --- Designs and submits engaging, differentiated, and standards-based lesson plans according to district guidelines. --- Implements district curriculum as articulated in curriculum documents (scope-and sequence, unit plans, etc.). --- Collaborates with classroom teachers to establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to maximizing learning. --- Develops and implements classroom rules and procedures that teach and reinforce appropriate social behavior . --- Plans and prepares effective instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments to meet student needs as identified in student Individual Education Plans. --- Provides whole group, small group, and/or one to one instruction in both inclusion and pullout settings. --- Provides small group and/or one to one tutoring as needed. --- Manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, Student IEP, the student handbook, and campus policies and procedures. --- Collaborates extensively with support teachers and aides (ESL, SpEd, TAG, RTI) to develop and deliver appropriate and effective educational activities and services to students with special needs. --- Collaborates extensively with team, department, and other faculty and staff to ensure consistency of instructional delivery, classroom management, and campus procedures. --- Monitors students in various settings (classroom, drop off, pick up) as assigned by campus administration. --- Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions. --- Maintains a professional relationship with students, parents, faculty and staff. --- On-site regular attendance. --- Participates in staff development activities to improve job related skills. --- Creates authentic, standards-based assessments designed to accurately demonstrate student mastery of academic content. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $58,000 - $67,500 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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