Sped Resource

**This role is for the 2024 - 2025 school year with an anticipated start date of August 5th, 2024.**

**Certified SPED Teachers starting at $73,000**

**Non Certified Teachers starting at $60,500**

**(Starting amount includes stackables listed below).**

**$10,000 SPED hiring incentive along with & $5,000 Liberty county stipend**

**Primary Purpose**:
**Special Knowledge/Skills**:
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

**Experience**:
One-year student teaching or approved internship preferred

**Major Responsibilities and Duties**:
**Instructional Strategies**

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.

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

4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

**Student Growth and Development**

7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

8. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

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

**Classroom Management and Organization**

10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

11. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

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

13. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

**Communication**

15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

**Professional Growth and Development**

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

17. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

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

**Additional Duties**:
**19. Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.**

**Supervisory Responsibilities**:
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

**Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors**:
**Tools/Equipment Used**: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

**Posture**: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

**Motion**: Frequent walking

**Lifting**: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment

**Environment**: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

**Mental Demands**: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours 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.

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.

Pay: $76,000.00 - $82,300.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Teaching Certification (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Cleveland, TX 77327: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person