4-5 SPECIAL EDUCATION

Underwood Elementary School; Andrews (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Underwood Elementary School in Andrews, Texas is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support learning for students with identified needs. You will develop and implement IEPs, collaborate with ARD teams, and adapt curricula to match student abilities, while maintaining professional communication with families and staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, a Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements, and experience with ARD/IEP processes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Special knowledge includes understanding ARD/IEP processes and ability to adapt curricula for students with special needs.
• Effective communication skills and collaborative approach to work with staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and document preparation.
• Assess student learning styles and tailor lessons with appropriate materials and technology.
• Modify regular curricula and assist in regular classes as needed.
• Attend ARD meetings and participate in selecting educational resources.

Skills

IEP knowledge

ARD process

Curriculum adaptation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Special Ed endorsements

Job description

Andrews Independent School District Underwood Elementary School - Andrews, Texas Open in Google Maps

4-5 SPECIAL EDUCATION

Andrews Independent School District Underwood Elementary School - Andrews, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Andrews Independent School District , and Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium

Job Details

Job ID: 5950333

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/HourStatus: Exempt

Pay Grade: AISD Teacher Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment:10 months (187 days)

Date Revised: March 20, 2015

Primary Purpose:

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Effective communication skills

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• 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.

Student Growth and Development

• 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.

Classroom Management and Organization

• 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.

Other

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,168 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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