Job Openings
Job Title:
Pre-K-4th Special Education Teacher/Dyslexia Teacher
SUMMARY:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from 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
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Strategies:
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implement an 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.
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology in teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and Development:
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization:
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication:
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Send resume and application to Jana Hansen at jana.hansen@tiogaisd.net
Tioga Early Childhood Development Center is seeking an infant teacher and a 2's teacher! These positions are full-time with benefits. The hours are 10-6 M-F. The center also has a part-time position available in the afternoons from 2:30-6pm. Come work for a small child care center that is family oriented and everyone works as a team!
Please email Cindy Hodges at cindy.hodges@tiogaisd.net for more information.
Grayson County Special Ed Employment Opportunities - Questions: Call 903-696-0015
Please apply for all at this link: http://www.applitrack.com/gunterisd/onlineapp
- Special Education Teacher - Apply at the link above
- Vision Impaired Teacher - Apply at the link above
- Licensed Specialist in School Psychology - Apply at the link above
- Special Education Aide - Apply at the link above
- Special Education Aide / Bus Monitor - CDL Required - Apply at link above
- Bus Drivers - Full-time and Part-time - Apply at link above
- Substitutes - Apply at link above - Please contact Emilie Vest at 903-696-0015 after you have completed the substitute application process
