Teacher, Special Education-Life Skills (RISE) Glenhope ES

Job Title: Teacher, Special Education-Life Skills (RISE) Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Payscale Dept./School: Glenhope ES Date Revised: $2000 Self Contained Stipend Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Qualifications: Education/Certification Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned Special Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of core academic subject assigned General knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience At least one-year student teaching or approved internship Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Strategies 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 student learning styles. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that ref