Teacher, PEARS

Position Type:

TEACHER-HS/TCHR BSI/LIFE SKILLS

Date Posted:

3/21/2024

Location:

DAWSON HIGH SCHOOL

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their

potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual

Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and differentiate instruction for students with disabilities

Ability to remain calm, non-reactive, consistent and positive when a student demonstrates misbehavior

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Working Conditions:

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

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Pay Grade: Per Teacher/Librarian Pay Range

Days/Contract Status: 185 Days/Exempt - Contract

Pay Rate: See Current Salaries on Human Resource Website

Attachment(s):

Teacher_PEARS_PPCD.pdf