Teacher - Special Education (Brownsville)

Job Title: Teacher - Special Education (Brownsville) 

Reports To: Principal  
Organization: Tejano Center 
Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools
Location: RYSS Academy at Brownsville 
 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
 

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment
• Bilingual Certified Preferred

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
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience:
 

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

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Work Calendar Status:10 Months (195 Days)
Salary: Refer to the Tejano Center Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full-Time