Qualifications:Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree from accredited universityValid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned areaKnowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementationGeneral knowledge of curriculum and instruction Experience:At least one-year student teaching or approved internship Major Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional StrategiesCollaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.