Dynamic Special Education Teacher | IEP & ARD Ready

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to provide learning activities and experiences that support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. You will adapt curricula, prepare lessons, and collaborate in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant settings.

Responsibilities include planning for in-person and virtual instruction, assessing student progress, and maintaining clear communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements special education and generaleducation endorsements for assignments

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans for in person and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and summative assessments and track progress through a variety of methods.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Create an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Establish effective classroom management and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, and campus management plans.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Student behavior management

ARD/IEP process

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Technology integration

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with special ed and general ed endorsements

Job description

Amarillo ISD is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to provide learning activities and experiences that support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. You will adapt curricula, prepare lessons, and collaborate in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant settings.

Responsibilities include planning for in-person and virtual instruction, assessing student progress, and maintaining clear communication with families and staff.