AB (Adaptive Behavior) Teacher, HS (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 53,338 - 72,163; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Spring, TX seeks an Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher for the high school for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on behavior and academic instruction for eligible students with disabilities, with collaboration with the school's ARD committee and principal.

The teacher will design individual plans, implement CPI certified behavior supports, and coordinate with families to support student progress in a self-contained environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Acquire and maintain CPI certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional and behavioral program.
• Designs lessons and behavior plans for each student.
• Works with ARD committee and family communications.
• Maintains confidential records and end-of-year reports.
• Collaborates with campus staff on student progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Special needs knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Behavior Management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Working with children with disabilites

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate

CPI certification

Job description

AB (Adaptive Behavior) Teacher, HS (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Details

Job ID: 5819700

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Days per Year: 187

Salary: $62,750

Job Title: Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Primary Purpose

The Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher is responsible for the behavior and academic instruction of eligible students with disabilities as assigned by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Acquire and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior within a self-contained environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with children with disabilities

Experience:

• Two years experience working with children in a behavioral program preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting directly to the campus principal, the Adaptive Behavior Teacher performs the following duties:

• Implements instructional and behavioral program.
• Utilizes knowledge of Adaptive Behavior management system in designing individual and classroom programs.
• Ensures that accommodations, modifications and behavior intervention plans are implemented.
• Designs lesson plans appropriate to each student.
• Requisitions materials, equipment and supplies needed for implementation.
• Utilizes campus and district positive behavior supports.

Serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee.

• Evaluates individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection.
• Participates in placement decisions based on educational, social and behavioral data presented to the committee.

Serves as a member of the campus Behavior Team.

• Establishes frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family.
• Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes end-of-year reports and other evaluations.
• Attends scheduled Behavior Team meetings.
• Collaborate with campus administrative and district staff regarding student progress and discipline.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

Position Type

Full-Time