Essential Academics Teacher

*Includes an Essential Academics stipend of $5,000*

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Primary Purpose: 

Provide students with special education needs appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification): 

Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas teaching certificate. SAMA certification (can obtain within first year of hire). ESL certification required. 

Major Responsibilities: 

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned; implement 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 understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.  

2. Implement assistive instructional technologies to support student learning & achievement. 

3. Participate in ARD committee meetings; conduct assessment of student abilities learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities; present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.   

4. Comply with federal, state, local laws, guidelines and procedures. 

5. Work effectively with each student’s unique characteristics and recognize their diverse linguistic and culturally diverse needs. 

6. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing; provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.  

7. Create a classroom environment conducive to active and successful student learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students; manage student behavior; consult district and outside people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.  

8. Establish and maintain effective, open communication & confidentiality as needed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators; participate in staff professional development activities. 

9. Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations. 

10. Perform other duties as assigned.