Lead Teacher

POSITION:  Lead Teacher
DEPARTMENT:  Comprehensive Programs
POSTING #:  25-029
TWC JOB ORDER #: 16842450
MONTHLY SALARY:  Based on AISD pay scale using education and years of experience
SHIFT:  Monday-Thursday 7:45am – 4:00pm; Friday, 7:45am – 2:45pm
OPENING DATE:  03/14/2025
CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled
CLASSIFICATION / GROUP #:  T021 / n/a

Ways to Apply  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with developing, maintaining and implementing the educational program for students transitioning into adult life.
• Works directly with teachers and other staff in order to improve and individualize instruction for students.
• Confers with teachers and other staff about teaching problems; assists teachers with lesson planning.
• Confers and coordinates with students, staff, parents and local school districts as appropriate in developing Individualized Education Programs for assigned students.
• Facilitates team meetings, ARD planning meetings and ARD meetings as required.
• Assists/trains teachers regarding documentation needed for ARD meetings (e.g., goals & objectives, modifications, reports, assessments, graduation plans).
• Assists teachers who have not yet obtained Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) certification to complete Functional Vision Evaluations & Learning Media Assessments; serves as TSVI for students of non-TSVI certified teachers as assigned.
• Assigns, reviews, approves and facilitates timely completion of educational reports and materials for ARD meetings.
• Supervises student transition planning by the instructional team as required.
• Assists with planning and scheduling.
• Assists and trains teachers in using the school’s educational software and information management system.
• Assists and trains teachers in completion of assessments and documentation for the Performance Indicator accountability system.
• Assists with planning and implementation of staff development.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy and procedure.
• Complies with all agency policies, procedures and handbooks.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university [Applicant selected for hire will be required to submit a copy of all college or university transcripts].
• Texas teacher certification, including certification as a teacher of students with visual impairment.
• Experience as a teacher of students with visual and multiple impairments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including skill in consulting and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and practices.
• Knowledge of the Admission-Review-Dismissal (ARD) process.
• Skill in learning and assisting others with the school’s educational software and information management systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Faculty committee chairperson or project committee member experience.