Special Education Resource In-Class Support Co Teach Teacher - E.A. Jones Elementary

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery/Instruction

• Provide instruction to students with varying disabilities in the development of skills and knowledge that enables him or her to access the grade-level curriculum using accommodations and/or modifications in the least restrictive environment
• Prepare lesson plans and organize materials that are sequential and meaningful to instruction and geared to the student’s assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and aligned with the general education curriculum
• Maintain knowledge of disability awareness in order to plan and implement appropriate specially designed instruction to enable students full access to the general education curriculum
• Utilize data collection tools and assessment results to document ongoing student program, maintain and retain accurate records, and monitor and adjust instructional, behavioral, and social emotional educational plans
• Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers and ARD to facilitate learning, communication, mobility, and positioning
• Fully implement student's IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum
• Provide for basic needs of students who, because of their disability, are not able to care for themselves regarding personal care, including but not limited to toileting and feeding
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure full implementation of student's IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum
• Maintain updated knowledge and understanding of assigned grade level(s) content, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

• Maintain confidentiality with regards to student with disabilities as required by law
• Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school community personnel in the development of clear and measurable individual educational plans (IEP) goals and objectives that are aligned with the TEKS and provide regular progress to parents
• Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and Annual Goals/Objectives based on documentation of performance to present during Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
• Arrange and prepare draft ARD paper work as appropriate, participate in students' Full Individual Evaluations (FIE), and participate in required ARD meetings
• Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines related to serving students with disabilities
• Conduct and maintain tasks related to the School Health and Related Services Program (SHARS), including documentation of provision of services

• Participate in appropriate professional development activities as required or assigned by campus, district, or special education department
• Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals regarding the implementation of students IEPs and needs