2025-2026 High School Science Teacher with $4,000 Stipend

Harlandale ISD; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlandale ISD is seeking a dedicated High School Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves providing tailored educational experiences for special education students, developing curricula, and collaborating with staff to ensure effective learning. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students and parents to develop IEP.
• Conduct assessments of student learning styles.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs

Curriculum adaptation

Instructional techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

2025-2026 High School Science Teacher with $4,000 Stipend

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2025-2026 High School Science Teacher with $4,000 Stipend

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. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect 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
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Working Conditions - Teachers:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students.

Terms of Employment

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule Minimum Work Days: 187