Self-Contained Teacher

Job Description

The Teacher, Special Education provides students with specially designed instruction that is based on district curriculum and is aligned with the student’s individualized education program (IEP).

Self-Contained Teacher - Responsibilities

Responsibilities

1. Resource: Teaches core academic subject areas such as English, Reading, and Math at the elementary level. Secondary resource teachers must be highly qualified in English, Math, Social Studies, or Science. In addition, these teachers will also provide Inclusion (Co-teach, Support Facilitation, Content Mastery) support; will plan and work collaboratively with general

Self-Contained Teacher - Skills

Job Qualifications

Collaborates with general education staff to plan effectively for students with disabilities.

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. Attends and participates in department meetings and committees. Assists students with personal care needs. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment

WORK EXPERIENCE

No experience Less than 6 months 6 months to 1 year 3 to 5 years 7+ years 1 to 3 years 5 to 7 years

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and be mobile.