Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | La Grange ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, |
| Position: | Teacher, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Special Education Teacher |
| School: | La Grange Elementary School |
| Campus Description: | EE-6 Campus with enrollment at approximately 1000. |
| Date Posted: | 2/22/2024 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Provide 6th Grade special education students in a resource setting 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 match student ability levels. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university. Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment 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 Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs Effective communication skills Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience preferred Responsibilities: 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. 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 the campus principal. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. Create classroom environments 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. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. Serve as Special Education Case Manager which includes accurate completion of all paperwork and meeting all compliance deadlines. 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. |
| Salary Range: | $45,000-$58,040 |
| Benefits: | $10,000 Life Insurance Policy $395 per month toward health insurance |
| How To Apply: | Interested persons may apply by submitting an application located on the La Grange ISD website at www.lgisd.net, Human Resources/Job Opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to include attachments such as resumes, letters of interest, transcripts, licenses, etc... to their application. This posting is for the 2024-2025 school year. |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Regina Walker |
| Email: | regina.walker@lgisd.net |
| Address: | P.O. Box 100, 560 N. Monroe |
| City: | La Grange |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78945 |
| Phone: | (512) 644-9517 |
| Fax: | (979) 968-8155 |