Qureos Mentor

Frisco ISD

<div>Reports To: Campus Principal Work Year Days: 184 Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Qualifications:

Education / Certification: 
Bachelor's degree from accredited university 
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned 
Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned 
Special Knowledge/Skills: 
Knowledge of academic subject assigned 
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction 
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior 
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies:
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. 
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. 
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. 
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. 
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). 
Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements. 
Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). 
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process. 
Student Growth and Development: 
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. 
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. 
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal. 
Be a positive role model for students and support mission of school district. 
Classroom Management and Organization: 
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
Communication: 
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. 
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. 
Professional Growth and Development: 
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 
Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. 
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other Duties as Assigned:

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
Work Relationships:

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve. 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:<div>
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.</div> 
Disclosure Statements:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 
The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.</div>

Teacher - Elementary (4th Grade)

<div>Reports To: Transition Supervisor Work Year Days: 184 Primary Purpose:

Provide students receiving special education services appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to promote intellectual, academic, emotional, behavioral, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills needed to function successfully in their community, with an emphasis on teaching vocational, independent living, and appropriate communication skills.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification: 
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required Special Education Certification 
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
 
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized
Education Program (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Ability to utilize research-based strategies related to independence and/or vocational skills and
transition services
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide effective instruction in both classroom and community-based settings
Knowledge of special needs of students as well as strategies for teaching vocational skills
Ability to instruct students within community work sites with significant learning, social-emotional or behavioral needs 
Experience:
Minimum of two years of special education teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred 
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Major Responsibilities and Duties:
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Transition Related Responsibilities:</div>
Conduct assessments with students and parents related to transition services to ensure student 
strengths, preferences, and interests are addressed.
Develop transition services for student's annual IEP.
Develop and implement reasonable workplace accommodations for student interns that can be transferred to paid employment.
Provide information to students and parents regarding education, training, agency support, and community resources.
Act as liaison with outside agencies to help link student to possible services.
Develop paid and unpaid training sites in the community for Community Based Vocational Instruction.
Assist program in being compliant with TEA State Performance Plan Indicator 13.
Instructional Strategies:
Develop and implement lesson plans, IEP goals, and data collection methods that fulfill the requirements of District's vocational curriculum programs and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Develop and implement community based lesson plans that reflect a combination of direct instruction, small group, and independent learning based on the needs of each student.
Instruct students on skills addressed in IEP goals.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Utilize instructional materials provided for teaching pre-requisite skills.
Provide a highly structured day in which students are consistently engaged.
Develop and implement an adult daily schedule that reflects the needs and goals of each intern for post-secondary life. 
Student Growth and Development:
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through the analysis of data and ongoing classroom and community evaluations.
Provide information to parents regarding transition, including available adult agency sources and adult opportunities.
Assume responsibility for providing information on extracurricular activities (Special Olympics, Miracle League, parent trainings) to parents.
Provide assistance to student interns to promote independence in self-care, medical, and personal hygiene as related to workplace appropriateness when needed. 
Classroom/Job Site Management and Organization:
Create learning environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, emotional and behavioral development of students.
Manage student behavior in classroom and community settings -in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Provide necessary training to ensure paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom work effectively with students.
Ability to effectively work with minimal oversight and supervision. 
Communication:
Establish and maintain open communication with parents, student, principals, teachers, employers, and cooperating businesses.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. 
Professional Growth and Development:
Participate in professional development activities to improve independence/job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Keep informed of State Performance Plan indicators related to transition planning.
Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other required documents.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Complete Region 10 Work-Based Learning Training.
Supervisory Responsibilities: 
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Other Duties as Assigned:

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
Work Relationships:

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.
Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors 
Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical demands include: frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities. Exposure to biological hazards. 
Special Education General Employee Expectation:
The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.
Disclosure Statements:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 
The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.</div>

Special Education Teacher - ASPIRE (18+ Students)

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