CMS: Special Ed Behavioral (PASS) Teacher #1755

Crosby Indep School District; Crosby (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crosby Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Behavioral (PASS) Teacher at Crosby Middle School. The teacher will design and adapt instruction, develop IEPs, and collaborate with ARD teams to support emotional and behavioral growth.

Responsibilities include delivering targeted instruction, monitoring progress, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with staff, parents, and administrators to ensure compliance with district policies and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required SPED endorsements for assignments.
• Knowledge of ARD and IEP goals and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs.
• Plan lessons and modify curricula to meet student needs.
• Participate in ARD meetings and assess student growth.
• Maintain documentation of progress and compliance with IEPs.
• Use technology and varied instructional strategies to reach students.

Skills

Behavior management

ARD process

IEP implementation

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

Job Title: Special Ed Behavioral (PASS) Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal/SpEd Director Pay Grade: THS (24/25: $64,650 - $73,685)

Dept./School: Crosby Middle School Date Revised: 6/5/03:11/1/11:07/01/2020

Report Date: July 30, 2025 Days to Work: 176/10 Months

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 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 assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area (behavior)
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of basic behavior interventions and strategies for students with emotional and behavior challenges

Experience:

• At least one year student teaching or approved internship
• Experience working with students with emotional/behavioral issues preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

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.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students 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.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Work with students using social skills curriculum to promote pro-social behaviors.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Monitor students assigned on an ongoing basis.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior through behavior system components. This includes 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.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Collaborate with instructional staff regarding academic curriculum needs.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Maintain clear documentation of student progression areas of behavior and academics.

Other

• 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
• Maintain confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; control behavior through physical restraint. Exposure to biological hazards.

The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statutes- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM2100, Crosby, Texas 77532.

An Equal Opportunity Employer