• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (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. • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments. • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned. • Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing. • Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP. • Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. • Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers. • Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned. • All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate. • Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel. • Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field • Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements. • One year of student teaching or approved internship. • Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth. • Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educations Plan goal setting process and implementation. • Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction. • Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area. • Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position. • Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world. • Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession. ***Minimum Salary: $67, 500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)*** Watson Candidate Assistant is here to answer questions about working at Dallas ISD.