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Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Reports to:  Campus Principal and Special Education Director
Primary Purpose: Assist in coordinating services for students identified with demonstrating a pattern of evidence for dyslexia. Responsible for planning, program implementation with fidelity, monitoring the progress of students receiving services in the dyslexia program, and formal assessment for identification.
Qualifications:
Education / Certification

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Certified Academic Language Therapist  (CALT)
• Demonstrated competency in the subject area(s) assigned
• Valid driver's license

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior in a constructive and positive manner
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Two years of successful teaching students with special needs in a classroom setting.
• Experience with assistive technology and adaptive tools for students with dyslexia.
• Experience in developing, writing, and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Ability to set measurable goals and track progress for students with IEPs.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide evidence-based dyslexia instruction with fidelity to the district program and the Texas Education Agency Dyslexia Handbook, using structured, systematic, explicit, and appropriately paced instruction.
• Develop and implement diagnostic lesson plans, monitor student progress, and administer required progress measures and formal assessments for dyslexia identification and qualification.
• Analyze student data to adjust instruction and support high levels of academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth for students receiving dyslexia services.
• Collaborate with campus administrators, teachers, parents, and other appropriate staff to coordinate services, schedules, instructional goals, and student supports.
• Recommend and support appropriate accommodations and modifications for individual accommodation and education plans, and communicate regularly with students and parents regarding progress and behavior.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, well-managed learning environment; follow the Student Code of Conduct; and protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student, assessment, program, and compliance records in accordance with district policy and state and federal requirements.
• Participate in required professional development, dyslexia training, parent/district presentations, and ongoing professional learning related to reading, dyslexia, instruction, and technology.
• Model professional, ethical conduct; maintain regular attendance; follow district safety, dress, and operational expectations; and support district and campus goals.
• Provide professional service to students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders and perform other duties as assigned.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following: 

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

 
Evaluation: This position will be evaluated in accordance with District Board Policy.