Notice of Position, Special Education with Dyslexia
Bellevue ISD is taking applications for the position of ½ time Special Education Teacher. Bellevue ISD is a small rural school district between Henrietta and Bowie on Hwy 287. There are approximately 185 students in grades PK-12. Bellevue is a ranch and agricultural community with one large manufacturing plant that cares and supports the school district. Students and teachers are dedicated to the success of the school as can be seen in the success of the Academic program.
Primary Purpose:
- 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.
- To oversee and implement instructional activities and practices for the district dyslexia program
- Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity supervising paraprofessionals to fulfill IEP requirements.
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
Applicant must be able to:
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Conduct an assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline including 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.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Work will require:
- May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Interested applicants should contact Lori Shoemaker at lori.shoemaker@bellevueisd.org, call at 940.928.2104, or send a resume to PO Box 38, Bellevue Tx 76228,
Applicant must fill out the online application found on the Region 9 Website. Our district is excited to accept new applicants for this position, please complete your contact information, the criminal history page and pre-employment affidavit and attach a resume that lists your education, previous experience and references. If you complete this task and submit your application, the district will be notified immediately of your interest in this posting.
Deadline for application being April 30th
