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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of position: 189 day contract

Hours:Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY The DAEP/ISS Teacher primarily serves students who are assigned to Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) and In-School Suspension (ISS) at Texas School for the Deaf (TSD). The teacher follows the laws and procedures required for students in Special Education and in compliance with the Student Code of Conduct. The teacher develops, presents and modifies curricula and prepares lesson plans and instructional materials commensurate with the students abilities and skills and in accordance with students Individual Educational Plan (IEP) in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, and self-discipline based instruction. The teacher works in coordination with the multidisciplinary team to address students social emotional learning and behavior needs. The teacher will be trained in MANDT (or designated positive behavior intervention support system) and/or become a MANDT trainer. The teacher works in self- contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. The teacher works under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Special Education/Admissions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes a highly structured, well-organized classroom setting with consistent schedules and routines
• Manages student behavior according to the IEP and/or Behavior Intervention Plan, including safely andquickly intervening and/or responding to physical student confrontations or altercations while maintaining order and discipline following the MANDT philosophy (or alternate PBIS system)
• Plans and provides appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and technologythat reflect understanding of students learning styles and needs
• Works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary teams to regularly modify curricula as needed to assiststudents in their assignments, projects, and exams/tests
• Remains knowledgeable about Special Education Laws and the Student Code of Conduct as they relate toDAEP and ISS
• Prepares supplemental lesson plans consistent with the established curriculum and the needs of thestudents
• Collaborates with students, parents, and other staff including instruction, student support, andresidential team members to provide IEP and/or additional services and supports determined by the ARD Committee or student staffings
• Keeps informed of and complies with federal, state, and TSD school regulations and policiesfor special education teachers.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication by conducting conferences withparents, students, principals, and other TSD staff
• Keeps a parent apprised of student progress through parent-teacher conferences, emailsand phone contacts.
• Supports the implementation and development of Behavior Intervention Plans and behavioralaccommodations for students receiving tiered services and supports
• Works in coordination with the multidisciplinary team in providing social emotional learning andbehavioral education for students receiving tiered services and supports
• Provides additional instruction and/or support during Extended School Year (ESY) and/or alternate timesidentified by the district
• Is certified in MANDT (or designated PBIS system) and/or trains relevant TSD staff in MANDT system

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

Required Qualifications 1. Bachelors degree 2. Valid Texas teaching certificate in the subject and level of assignment and appropriate Special Education/DHH certification or the ability to obtain a valid Texas certification within the prescribed time frame. 3. Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designat d in the Signed Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) is ADVANCED.

Desirable Qualifications 1. Experience working in a Residential School for the Deaf 2. Experience working with Behavior Intervention Plans and managing students with challenging behaviors 3. Prior experience using the MANDT system or a proactive system to de-escalate student behaviors 4. Three or more years of teaching experience 5. Proficient sign communications skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Attributes 1. Instructional Knowledge knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom management 2. Problem solvingthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 3. Effective Communicationthe individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public. 4. Planning/organizingthe individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans. 5. Quality controlthe individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. 6. Dependabilitythe individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. 7. Safety and securitythe individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. 8. Interpersonal Skillsthe individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

Supervisor of Special Education/Admissions

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE:

None equivalent