POSITION: Special Education Teacher
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director/Head of School
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Exempt
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Valid Texas Special Education Certificate in appropriate area
Ability to work effectively between the school and community
3 years or more working as a special education teacher or a general education teacher
Effective written & verbal communication skills
Intermediate data entry skills– typing speed: 60 wpm with accuracy
CPI Certificate once employed
Keep knowledge of computer programs: eSped, MSWord, MSExcel, Google Suite:
Sheets, Docs, Slides,Gmail
Dyslexia training would be a plus.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students with
disabilities.
Communicates with campus staff, district special education coordinator/director, and
parents/guardians information pertaining to students’ needs (such as but not exclusively: ARD
paperwork, typed ARD minutes,IEP’s,BIP’sand general progress)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Preparedocumentsand attendARD/IEP meetingsforstudentseligible forspecialeducation
2. Type minutes during ARD meetings notating important changes in accordance with TEA’s
and Aristoi Classical Academy’s requirements.
3. Complete local, state and federal paper work required for program participation by
designated timelines
4. Assist Special Education Coordinator/Director as needed.
5. Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of the Texas
Essential Knowledge andSkills
6. Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFPand
annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible
students
7. Administer criterion referencedtesting
8. Keep current and be willing to apply the state of the art educational practices
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9. Oversee the responsibilities of para professionals in implementing student programs, to
include trainingin regards todata collection andimplementationof specific
instructional strategies. Host routine meetings with para-professionals.
10. Collect & maintain data related to student progress and grades
11. Provide training support to the general education teachers
12. ReportprogressonIEP goals/objectives andgrades as stipulated by districtpolicy&
ARD documents
13. Provide appropriate behavior management techniques to teachers and students for eligible
students
14. Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students
15. Communicateregularlywithgeneraleducationteachersandparents/guardians regarding
student progress/needs/concerns
16. Implement district practice for Critical Elements of Resource Classroom.
17. Maintain confidential student records & audit folders
18. Attend district required and job specific trainings & staff development (i.e., training on Autism,
content specific trainings, structured settings, etc.)
19. Other duties as assigned
EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator, and fax machine, telephone.
PROGRAMS USED:
eSped, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Suite
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maintainemotionalcontrolunderstress. Workwith frequentinterruptions.Frequent standing,
stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, crouching, crawling,reaching, climbing and pulling could be
needed. May be required to lift and carry moderate weight, 15-44 pounds. Remain flexible during
unexpected changes or transitions.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Any work related experience or additional education/training resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in
theaboverequiredknowledge, skills, andabilitiesmaybeanacceptablesubstitutefortheabove
specifiededucationandexperiencerequirementsatthesolediscretionofDistrictAdministration.
Aristoi Classical Academy is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or ability. This job description summary
doesnotimplythattheseare theonlydutiestobeperformed. Thisjobdescriptionissubjecttochange
in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity
factors, and unforeseenevents.
How to Apply/Who to Contact
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