PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide special education students with appropriate curriculum based learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for academic, emotional, physical and social growth, enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society, and to support all students with special needs in obtaining an individualized and appropriate education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree, required

Texas Teaching Certificate, with required endorsements for subject/level assigned or other permits as approved by state, required

ESL Certification, required (only for English Language Arts positions)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; understand needs and programs for students with disabilities; demonstrate knowledge of subjects assigned; exhibit general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; basic computer skills, and other requirements deemed appropriate for the position, preferred

Experience:

One (1) year of student teaching or approved internship, preferred