Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Special Education Teacher
REPORTS TO: Campus Principal WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: O’Bryant Primary School
The role of the Special Education Teacher in Bellville ISD is to foster the interest, creativity, and capability of our students
in order to fully develop each student’s successful pursuit of academic and career aspirations. Teachers in BISD are
charged with leading efforts to ensure our students have opportunities to explore and gain expertise in areas aligned
with their strengths and interests so that each individual becomes what one has the potential to be. This includes
engaging students’ hearts and minds, giving accountable ownership of purposeful work, and providing timely and
meaningful feedback. Additionally, in BISD, all stakeholders are considered learners and are expected to continue to
learn, grow, and strive to positively contribute to the world around them.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Knowledge of academic subject area assigned
● Ability to facilitate students setting and maintaining standards for classroom safety and behavior
● Ability to support students in gaining the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to be successful
behaviorally, socially, and academically
● Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
● Ability to collaborate with and contribute to campus teams
● Strong ability to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements regarding provision of special
education services to individual students and case management
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Strategies
● Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show
written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations in response to
individual student needs. .
● Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology
that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of student’s assigned and present subject matter
according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
● Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
● Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education
students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
● Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to
District requirements.
● Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Student Growth and Development
● Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
● Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
● Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the
campus principal.
● Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.
Management and Organization
● Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional
development of students.
● Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
● Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
● Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
● Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Communication
● Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues,
and community members.
Professional Growth and Development
● Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
● Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
● Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
● Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
● Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; safe use and
maintenance of construction trade tools.
● Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion; Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions; occasional reaching;
● Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom
equipment
● Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
● Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
