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Special Education Teacher/PPCDJOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 04/15/2025 CLOSING DATE: 04/29/2025 04:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 049121 LOCATION: Houston Elementary - 104 POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher/PPCD
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students, and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles, and use results to plan for instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.
11. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
21. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, and serve on staff committees as required.
28. Regular attendance.
29. Other duties assigned.

ASSIGNMENTS TO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION:

1. Seamlessly integrate District-approved online learning platforms and required software into the planning, delivery, and support of virtual instruction.
2. Plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate lessons and activities during the standard work hours of the campus at which the teacher is assigned, as well as prolonged or irregular hours.
3. Be able to communicate with students, parents, and campus and District personnel during the standard work hours of the campus at which the teacher is assigned, as well as prolonged or irregular hours.
4. Adhere to all professional responsibilities and deadlines including professional communication and responsiveness.
5. Be flexible, responsive, and positive with students, parents, and staff.
6. Effectively translate CISD Best Practices into the virtual instructional setting.
7. Regularly attend and apply District-approved professional development in the most up-to-date practices associated with virtual instruction.
8. Accurately and timely obtain and report required student data, including attendance, grades, etc.
9. Dress professionally as you would if you were offering instruction to students in a traditional, in-person setting.
10. Teach and interact with students from a quiet space, free from distraction, where appropriate confidentiality rules can be followed.
11. Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
12. Provide small group and tutoring opportunities for students who are experiencing difficulty in their learning.
13. Support any extracurricular activities for which you are responsible according to District guidelines.
14. Attend all required campus and District meetings.

EXPERIENCE:QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate for special education
• Current certification in de-escalation and restraint techniques or completion of certification within 30 school days of employment
• If an individual is providing content instruction in a special education classroom setting, a valid certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment is also required, or the individual must demonstrate competency through the state's 2010 and 2011 high objective uniform State standard of evaluation for elementary and secondary special education teachers
• Valid ESL certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

CONTACT INFORMATION:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. 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.
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GROUP / GRADE: PreK - K SALARY:
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DAYS: 187 START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year