Job Information
BRENHAM ISD Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in Brenham, Texas
Primary Purpose:
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 match student ability levels.
Work in self-contained, team, department, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree in the related field.
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out-of-state appropriate for the position.
Special education certificate.
Certification must meet the requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures.
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
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Skill in effectively managing a classroom and student behavior.
Skill in communicating effectively with others.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of the staff to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
Collaborate with Special Education staff and campus staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Using research-based practices, provide instruction with well-developed lesson plans and materials addressing IEP goals, including community-based and social skills instruction.
Assist in the selection of instructional materials and equipment.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior in the classroom and in the community; administer discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations, and the IEP.
Assess students learning styles and use results for instructional activities.
Use technologies in the teaching and learning process.
Consistently assess student achievement through data collection.
Provide and supervise personal care, medical care, and/or feeding of students as needed.
Assume responsibility for community-based ac
