Certified Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Dickinson Independent School District; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson Independent School District seeks a Certified Special Education Teacher-Life Skills to work in a self-contained low-incidence classroom. You will implement IEPs, tailor curricula, and track progress to support student growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Texas teaching certificate with ECSE endorsements, plus strong collaboration with ARD teams and families to promote positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a variety of disabilities and needs
• ARD/IEP goal setting, data collection, and accommodations
• Ability to adapt curriculum to individual learner needs for STAAR/STAAR-Alternate
• Knowledge of ABA, early childhood development, positive behavior support, and transitions

Responsibilities

• Implement specially designed instruction per IEPs in pull-out setting
• Maintain documentation for ARD, IEP progress, records, and attendance
• Follow district guidelines including ARD access, IEP goals, and related processes
• Collaborate with related service staff to support student needs in classroom and school settings

Skills

Special education knowledge

ARD/IEP data collection

ABA techniques

De-escalation strategies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

ECSE endorsement

Instructional competency

Job description

Dickinson Independent School District seeks a Certified Special Education Teacher-Life Skills to work in a self-contained low-incidence classroom. You will implement IEPs, tailor curricula, and track progress to support student growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Texas teaching certificate with ECSE endorsements, plus strong collaboration with ARD teams and families to promote positive outcomes.