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 match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

 

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments Meet state and federal requirements

 

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
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills

 

Experience:
One-year student teaching or approved internship