Closing Date:       Until Filled  

Reports To:          Principal    

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept. /School:     Junior High                               

Pay Grade:           Teacher Salary Schedule + SPED Supplement of $2,000.00 

                            Coaching Stipends + 15 days extra duty

Terms of Employment:

Salary is on the Teacher Salary Schedule on the STISD Compensation Plan on a probationary contract with an additional annual supplement of $2,000.00 for Special Education duties with stipends for specific sports and 15 days extra duty pay.

Will also accept applications for SPED teacher only, with no coaching duties. 

Please Contact John Livas for specifics of possible coaching duties: john.livas@stbobcats.net

Primary Purpose:

Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the most appropriate environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills that will prepare them for success in higher education and society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university and
• Valid Texas Special Education or
• Actively enrolled in an Alternative Teacher Certification Program 
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures addressing specific duties/responsibilities of assigned position (Inclusion Support and Self-Contained, etc.)
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to develop IEP and participate in ARD process
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and be flexible to a multitude of situations in the school environment
• Ability to provide or supervise personal or medical care of students

Experience:

• Student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Instructional Planning and Delivery

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district’s special education program curriculum, reflect accommodations for learning style differences and show written evidence of required objectives and learning activities.
2. Present subject matter according to the guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
3. Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
4. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
5. Plan and monitor work flow of instructional assistants and volunteers.

Monitoring Student Progress and Potential

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of students’ achievements through formal and informal methods.
2. Develop and improve study methods and habits for students.
3. Support mission of school district by serving as a positive role model for students.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Qualities of Effective Special Education Teachers 

1. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly to students, parents and staff.
2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
3. Participate in staff development activities that improve job-related skills and professional growth.
4. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers, including daily attendance, punctuality and confidentiality.
5. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents.
6. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
7. Comply with the Texas Educators’ Code of Ethics
8. Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student centered environment
9. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of students and instructional assistants as appropriate

Equipment Used:

• Computers and Computer peripherals, various software programs, teacher resource materials and equipment, audio-visual equipment, printers, copier, telephone

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands

• Above average degree of concentration, communication (verbal and written), interpretation, understanding verbal instructions, analyzing, differentiating, reading, coordinating, compiling, computing, instructing, emotional control, memorizing, organizational skills, and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, write. Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally sit, climb, or balance, move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.