POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE

   Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their

   potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.  Enable students to develop

   competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Major Responsibilities

Instructional Management  

     1.  Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

     2.  Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the      

          ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

     3.   Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of

           preparation as required.

     4.   Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.

     5.  Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board

          policies, administrative regulations.

     6.   Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the

           student groups involved.

     7.  Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals,

           objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.

     8.   Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).

     9.   Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.

    10.  Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

    11.  Monitor student progress and adjust instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated

            instruction and address individual needs of the students.

     12. Work closely with campus, nurses, principals, counselors, and teachers to discuss attendance,

           schedules, grades.

       Student Growth and Development

    11. Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.

    12. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as

           required.

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

   14. Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside

          activities approved by the school.

   15. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

     School/Organization Climate

   16. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and

         interests of students. 

   17. Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies,

         administrative regulations, and students’ IEP.

   18. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

   19.  Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the 

          principal.

   20.  Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.

     School/Organization Improvement

   21.   Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.

   22.   Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.

     Personnel Management

   23.   Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.

     Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

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

     School/Community Relations

   25.   Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.

   26.   Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community

           members.

   27.   Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

     Professional Growth and Development

   28.   Participate in the district professional development program.

   29.   Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.

   30.   Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community

           standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.

     Policy Implementation

    31.      Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for 

             teachers.

    32.      Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other 

             documents required.

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

     Other Duties

    34. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.   

          observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable

Qualification Requirements

-          Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

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

      Educational Plan (IEP) goal setting process an and implementation

-          Knowledge of subjects assigned

-          General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

-          Ability to work well with a diverse population

-          Effective presentation skills

-          Organizational skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance.  Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

Telephone

Computer and printer

Calculator

Copy Machine

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.