Special Education Self-Contained Teacher

Johnson County Shared Services Arrangement

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Job Title: Special Education Self-Contained Teacher Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

 

Reports to: Principal and JCSSA Director Pay Grade:  Teacher

 

Dept./School:  Assigned Campus Date Revised:  5/2025

 

Primary Purpose:

To 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, department, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

 

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

 

Experience:

At least one year student teaching or approved internship

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

 

Instructional Strategies

 

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP in (MSB) through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.


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


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


4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.


5. Participate and provide required documentation in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.


6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.

Special Education Self-Contained Teacher

Johnson County Shared Services Arrangement

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1. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.


2. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.


3. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).


4. Use technology in teaching/learning process and documenting IEP progress.

 

Student Growth and Development

 

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


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


3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.  Sponsor outside activities

             approved by campus principal.

1. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

 

Classroom Management and Organization

 

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and 

             emotional development of students.

1. Manage student behavior and administer discipline.  This includes intervening in crisis situations 

            and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

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


2. Consult with district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and 

            personal needs of students.

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

            facilities.

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

 

Communication

 

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, 

            principals, and teachers.

1. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.


2. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.


3. Maintain confidentiality.

 

Other

 

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


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

            special education teachers.

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

            required.

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

Special Education Self-Contained Teacher

Johnson County Shared Services Arrangement

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1. Respect the integrity of the student.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

 

Working Conditions:

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.  Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.  May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students.  Exposure to biological hazards.

 

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NOTICE:  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying the position.  He or she will be required to follow any/all other instructions and to perform any/all other job related duties requested by his or her supervisor.  This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.