Special Education Teacher (to create a pool for anticipated vacancies)

POSITION: Campus PrincipalREPORTS TO: Not specified

Salary: RISD Teacher Pay Scale

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Special Education Teaching Certificate
• Valid Texas Certificate in area of Content, Elementary Positions EC-6, Secondary Positions Core Content
• Valid Texas ESL Certificate preferred

Experience: At least one semester of student teaching or approved internship in a TEA recognized alternative certification program Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with other adults
• Ability to complete general tasks with minimal guidance
• Ability to self-monitor
• Ability to maintain self-control in high stress situations
• Ability to adjust to a variety of work environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Demonstrated flexibility within the work environment

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, interventions, and equipment that reflect an understanding of disabilities and the needs of students. Work with individual students or small groups so that they may attain grade-level proficiency, and to remediate diagnosed weaknesses. Assume responsibility for knowing and supporting each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee to share current instructional strengths and needs and recommend goals, supports and services. Establish a positive rapport and collaborate with students, parents, and other members of the staff to implement the IEP, intensive interventions, and behavior plan and to monitor student progress. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify curricula needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).