Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery Conduct instructional services that are appropriate and consistent with goals contained in students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to meet their unique needs and are consistent with state and federal laws Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school/community personnel in the development of clear, measurable Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals and objectives that are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Apply knowledge of human development and disabilities to plan and implement appropriate curriculum with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and adaptations Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally and age-appropriate based on the student's IEP Prepare and organize materials to implement daily lesson plans Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers to address unique needs of the student Fully implement students’ IEPs, including behavior intervention plans and accommodations/modifications of materials and curriculum Compliance Safeguard confidentiality with regard to students with disabilities Use various types of assessment procedures to determine students' present academic and functional levels, progress, and document ongoing student progress, maintaining accurate and consistent records Collaborate with staff to meet campus, district, and program needs and timelines Program Support Direct the activities of an educational aide or interpreter of the deaf Participate in and/or prepare paperwork for Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings Support student services provided at the campus level for students in the RDSPD Provide direction, consultation, and training services for campus staff and parents related to the unique instructional needs of deaf and hard of hearing students Work with program administration to plan and provide RDSPD information to parents and campus staff Interact and collaborate with RDSPD support staff and administrative staff to help meet the needs of students Participate in campus, district, and program training and professional development Participate in campus events in order to meet the unique needs of deaf and hard of hearing students Supervisory Responsibilities None

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