Special Education Resource Teacher (ELAR) - Middle School

Description: See attached job description

Job Summary: Provide special education students with 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. Work in self-contained,
team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
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 instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills