Special Education Teacher

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR@ktttribe.org.

Job Description

Position:                              Special Education Teacher

Supervisor:                         Child Care Supervisor

Division:                              Tribal Education Administration

Department:                        Tribal Education

Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Tribal Education Department, will provide quality services to special education students’ grades kindergarten through grade twelve in a school setting, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation to general education staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Develop customized plans for each student to help them learn and grow.
• Evaluate each student’s needs and capabilities.
• Track student progress and provide feedback.
• Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members.
• Design instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum.
• Act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff.
• Monitor student progress, participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.
• Assist other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress.
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required.
• Articulate curriculum between and among student levels.
• Manage classroom organization.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by Education Director.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Minimum Qualifications: Possess a bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university with an emphasis in the appropriate field. 

Preferred Qualifications: Possess a master’s degree in special education or related field.

Training in and ability to modify/adapt general education curriculum.

Experience working with special education students; modifying/adapting general education curriculum; providing education services in varied environments.

Experience working in the juvenile justice system. 

Disqualifying Criteria: Regulations implementing the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act require an individual to be denied employment if he or she has been convicted of any felony, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses, under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution, crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children. 

Native American preference is observed: 

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.