8112 - Middle School Special Education Teacher-BSS

Pasadena Independent School District; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher to provide instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP under IDEA. You will participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative from special education and work within a Multidisciplinary Team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for the assigned subject and level, plus strong knowledge of disabilities and instructional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Ability to implement IEP goals and ARD/IEP processes

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with the IEP to students identified under IDEA
• Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction
• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Team and parents to support student progress
• Maintain progress records and prepare reports as required

Skills

Disability knowledge

Safety precautions

Classroom management

Learning styles

Assessment records

Communication skills

Administrative policies

Reading comprehension

Technology use

CPR training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

8112 - Middle School Special Education Teacher-BSS JobID: 8112

Provide instruction in accordance withthe Individual Education Plan to students identified under IDEA. Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements specific to various disabilities
• Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions specific to the condition
• Ability to create a classroom environment that is attractive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Ability to guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline and safety
• Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities
• Knowledge of evaluation proceduresto determinestudents' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Willingness to be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Understand and support administrative decisions, guidelines, and instructions and assist in formulating campus and district policies when requested
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implementlessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establishand maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Organizational and time management skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures
• Ability to use technology such as computer, calculator, typewriter
• In some settings the teacher may be required to:
• Provide care of students with physical disabilities including feeding of specialized food or tube feeding, toiling, including diaperingand catheterization, and specialized care needs such as suctioning and CPR
• Attend staff development designed for specific areas of instructional specialty
• This training may include but not be limited to: CPR, sign-language, catheterization, tube feeding, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Level System Training, In-Home and/or Parent Training, and Content Areas skills such as reading instruction
• Consult with related service and/or other support personnelsuch as Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Assistive Technology Teacher, Teacher of students with Visual or Auditory Impairments and incorporateactivities as per the IEP into daily instruction. Lift or otherwise move students
• Physically restrain students using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques. Perform duties of in Home Trainer after school hours
• Position students using special equipment
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle helpful but not required

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher

DUTY DAYS:187 Days

PAY GRADE:T07-T08

SALARY SCHEDULE:Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose:

Provide instruction in accordance withthe Individual Education Plan to students identified under IDEA. Participate in the Child Centered Process as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Participate in the ARD/IEP process as the representative or committee member from special education instruction.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Understanding of disabilities and instructional requirements specific to various disabilities
• Understanding of medical conditions and safety precautions specific to the condition
• Ability to create a classroom environment that is attractive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Ability to guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline and safety
• Knowledge of the learning styles of students and teaching to all modalities
• Knowledge of evaluation proceduresto determinestudents' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, and keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Willingness to be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Understand and support administrative decisions, guidelines, and instructions and assist in formulating campus and district policies when requested
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implementlessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establishand maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Organizational and time management skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures
• Ability to use technology such as computer, calculator, typewriter
• In some settings the teacher may be required to:
• Provide care of students with physical disabilities including feeding of specialized food or tube feeding, toiling, including diaperingand catheterization, and specialized care needs such as suctioning and CPR
• Attend staff development designed for specific areas of instructional specialty
• This training may include but not be limited to: CPR, sign-language, catheterization, tube feeding, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Level System Training, In-Home and/or Parent Training, and Content Areas skills such as reading instruction
• Consult with related service and/or other support personnelsuch as Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Assistive Technology Teacher, Teacher of students with Visual or Auditory Impairments and incorporateactivities as per the IEP into daily instruction. Lift or otherwise move students
• Physically restrain students using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques. Perform duties of in Home Trainer after school hours
• Position students using special equipment
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle helpful but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintainemotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds. Moving and positioning students with severe physical disabilities. Sitting on floor to provide instruction and stimulation. Bending, climbing stairs, crouching, seeing, talking, reading, hearing, writing, and crawling.

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 10:05:51 PM CST.

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