Teacher - Special Ed - SAIL in Sunderland

Primary Purpose

Serve as Special Education Case Managers to develop and oversee the implementation of student IEPs. Collect and analyze multiple sources of data to provide input on student progress regarding the general curriculum. Monitor each student on their caseload for adherence to attendance and disciplinary policies. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district policies or procedures. Provide Specially-Designed Instruction, using research-based methodologies, to assist with student progress on IEPs.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university; Valid Texas teaching certificate(s) with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of disability categories and ability to develop Specially-Designed Instruction for individualized needs. Expertise in differentiated instructional strategies, including academic and behavioral strategies. Knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to analyze data to recommend instructional practices. Ability to manage personnel when necessary. Superior organizational, time management, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Superior problem-solving skills. Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting and implementation.
• Experience: Approved student teaching/internship.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Comply with all Special Education Case Manager responsibilities per the Case Manager Handbook, Special Education Department procedures, and campus/district procedures.
• Develop, oversee implementation of, and progress-monitor student IEPs.
• Report progress to parents/guardians as outlined in IEPs.
• Train general education teachers to implement student IEPs prior to the first day of instruction and immediately following each ARD.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students receive services outlined in their IEPs and make progress in the general curriculum.
• Attend all required meetings (ARD meetings, Case Manager Meetings, staff meetings, faculty meetings, PLCs, etc.).
• Serve as liaison between general education and special education, disseminating information from professional development trainings.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process.
• Plan and use appropriate research-based instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment reflecting students’ needs.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher paraprofessionals and volunteers as required.
• Prepare lessons and lesson plans as required.
• Manage student behavior, including implementation of behavior intervention plans and research-based behavioral interventions.
• Intervene in crisis situations and physically restrain students, within district-approved procedures, as necessary for safety.
• Maintain communication and professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and documents required, including the Special Education Principal’s Notebook.
• Perform other duties related to Special Education as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned teacher paraprofessionals.

Working Conditions

Mental, Physical, and Environmental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, 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. Exposure to biological hazards.