Special Education Teacher instructs special education students in a classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructional materials designed to meet the needs of individual students. Being a Special Education Teacher develops individualized education plans, and evaluates and monitors students' performance. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. Additionally, Special Education Teacher may provide behavioral consultation or implement therapeutic programs for students. May mentor teaching aides. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require state-specific special education teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Special Education Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Special Education Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Special Education Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Date Revised: May 2022
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Summary:
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.
Qualifications/Education:
Other Skills and Abilities:
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
Student Growth and Development
Classroom Management and Organization
Communication
Professional Growth and Development
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct the work of instructional aide(s).
Equipment Used:
Computer, telephone, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, standard instructional equipment, and peripherals.
Working Conditions:
Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to prolonged standing, sitting, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and frequent walking. May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment. Employee may work inside/outside and may be subject to extreme weather. Regular exposure to noise. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions may work prolonged or irregular hours. Employee may be subject to biological hazards.
In accordance with TEA regulations, STET/HMPS will provide virtual/distance learning when it is necessary. This platform will be conducted either from a classroom or a location other than the school building, as approved by the Superintendent. Employee will be subject to virtual/distance learning policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.
STET/HMPS considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
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