Elementary Special Education Teacher

Date: May 23, 2023

Position Title: Elementary Special Education Teacher (2023-2024 School Year)

Location: Slocum PK-8 Campus

Salary Range: $39,000 - $61,500 + Teacher Incentive Allotment Stipends if Applicable

(Slocum ISD is a TIA approved district with stipends ranging from $2,500 to over $20,000.)

Length of Work Year: 10 months

Position Summary

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.

Position Requirements

Education/Certification/License:

• • •  Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

    •  Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Experience:

•  One year student teaching or approved internship

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• •  Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

  •  Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and

  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

  •  General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Duties/Responsibilities

Instructional Strategies

•  Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

•  Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

•  Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

•  Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student 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 on a regular basis.

    •  Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media

Student Growth and Development

•  Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

•  Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

•  Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.

•  Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

•  Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

•  Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

•  Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

•  Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

•  Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

• • •  Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

    •  Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

    •  Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

    •  Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

    •  Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

    •  Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Application Procedures

Send cover letter, district application, résumé, transcripts, and copy of credentials to:

Gina Kellum

gkellum@slocumisd.org

Application Deadline

Until filled.

*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national

origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected

status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination

or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is: Cliff Lasiter, Superintendent

5765 East St. Hwy 294

Elkhart, TX 75839

(903) 478-3624