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Master’s degree preferred.
2. Texas Teacher and Special Education Certificate
3. At least three years successful experience as a classroom teacher.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may
find appropriate.
SUPERVISES: Monitors PPCD/ALEC/Autism
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Maintains a positive and
effective relationship with supervisors, colleagues, parents, and
students.
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2.
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Deals with sensitively and
fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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3.
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Screens 3 - 5 year old
children when indicated.
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Coordinates the PPCD and
Autism evaluations district-wide, keeps the calendar for the assessment
center.
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Maintains up-to-date
knowledge about each student in the life skills classes.
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Attends ARDS for life skills/PPCD/Autism
students including all initial ARDS and other Life Skills ARDS when
requested by the I.C. or diagnostician.
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7.
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Staffs with
Special Education Appraisal Facilitators on a regular basis to inform
them of changes and concerns in the life skills/PPCD/Austism classes.
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Conducts classroom
observations and personal interviews; works with the life skills/PPCD/Austism teacher
to improve instruction for each individual student.
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Complies with policies
established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and
the local Board of Trustees in pursuing the mission of the school.
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10.
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Is responsible to the
Director of Special Education and serves as the liaison between Tyler
ISD and parents of life skills students, other school districts, ECI,
etc.
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Conducts meetings with life
skills/PPCD/Austism teachers to keep them informed about curriculum, alternative
assessments, budget, transportation, etc.
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Assists in determining
placement in the central units. Staffs
decisions with the facilitators and the director.
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Assists classroom teachers
with the implementation of the IEPs.
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14.
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Shares or assumes the
responsibility of the confidential folders.
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15.
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Keeps informed about new
state and federal guidelines and policies concerning special education.
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16.
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Coordinates and supervises extended year
services including sending notices, making arrangements, serving on
school committees, and providing follow-up.
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Assists in life skills
curriculum development and monitors its effectiveness.
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Promotes and works toward
inclusion as appropriate for each life skills student.
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Confers with parents,
teachers, and students/or principals for the purpose of interpretation
of evaluation data, instructional procedures, and student progress and
behaviors.
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Plans and assists in
implementation of appropriate staff development programs.
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Effectively communicates to
students, staff, and parents school guidelines for student conduct
especially as they relate to life skills/PPCD/Austism students.
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Coordinates in-home and
parent training services.
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Encourages plans for improved
student behavior that reflects enhanced opportunities for learning.
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Improves leadership skills
through self-initiated professional development activities.
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Performs duties in a
professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code
of Ethics for Educators.
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26.
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Uses information provided
through the District appraisal process to improve performance.
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Performs other tasks and
assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as
assigned.
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28.
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Annually establishes and meets performance goals.
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