Position Type: Student Support Services

Date Posted: 4/24/2025

Location: Irving Elementary Job Title: SAS Special Education Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale Days: 187 Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 04/24/2025

Primary Purpose: 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. The Social Academic Support (SAS) teaching position will support students needing a blended learning environment between special education self-contained, special education for critical skills, and the general education setting.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for Assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation General knowledge of curriculum and instruction Knowledge of de-escalation techniques Knowledge of research-based strategies for students with Autism and sensory needs

Experience: At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Strategies Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop an IEP for each student assigned through the ARD Committee process. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments. Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly. Conduct an assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). Use technology in the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development 11. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing. 12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP. 13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal. 14. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district. Classroom Management and Organization 15. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development. 16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary, according to IEP. 17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP. 18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. 19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 20. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication 21. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. 22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other 24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers. 26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.