To be considered, please apply online at: https://www.marblefallsisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=10543

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal Date Revised: February 2021

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.

2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Growth and Development

6. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.

7. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

8. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.

9. Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.

10. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

11. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.

12. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

13. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Classroom Management and Organization

14. Maintain confidentiality.

15. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students such as wheelchair lift, ramp, and audiovisual equipment

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: : Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Signature Date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.32 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marble Falls, TX 78654: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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