Dyslexia & Special Education Teacher

Midway ISD Region 12; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Independent School District in Texas is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction to students with diverse learning needs, develop or modify curricula, and collaborate with ARD committees to implement IEP goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, Texas Special Education certification, ESL certification, and at least one year of student teaching. The teacher may work in self-contained or general education settings and will participate in ARD meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• ESL certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents and other staff to develop IEP through the ARD process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional or support program for assigned students and document preparation.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional activities and materials reflecting student learning styles.
• Work with general education teachers to modify curricula and support special education students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Assess learning styles and use results to plan instruction.
• Present subject matter according to IEP guidelines.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media for each student.
• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology in teaching and learning.

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

ESL certification

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Exemption Status: Exempt / 187 days
Date Revised: 11/17/2025

Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

Primary Purpose:
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed tohelp them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials tostudent ability levels. Work in self-contained and/or general education setting to provideindividualized instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements forassignments
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
ESL certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
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

Experience:
At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies
1. Collaborate with students, parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through theARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned studentsand show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, andequipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assistspecial education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructionalactivities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities ofeach student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development
11. Consistent data collection on IEP goals.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activitiesapproved by campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization
15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social,and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisissituations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personalneeds of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, andfacilities.
20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication
21. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents,students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and communitymembers.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other
24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policiesfor special education teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructionalequipment.
Posture:Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, andtwisting
Motion:Frequent walking
Lifting:May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behaviorthrough physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students exposed to biologicalhazards.
Environment:May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment becauseof race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law.Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. TheTitle IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761- 5610