EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Special Education certification preferred
ESL endorsement preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge of rules and regulations governing special education
Knowledge of 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
Ability to interpret policy, procedures and data
Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years teaching experienc

Manage a caseload of students with regard to programming needs, collaborative efforts between service providers, administration, instructional personnel, and parents/guardians, and facilitate the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process.