Elementary School: Teacher Special Education In-Class Support/Co-Teach 2026-2027

Fortbendisd; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD in Texas seeks a Teacher Special Education In-Class Support/Co-Teach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves delivering instruction to students with disabilities within general education, developing IEP-aligned lessons, and collaborating with teachers.

Candidates must have a Texas teaching certificate and EC-12 special education credentials. The position requires planning, data collection, and compliance with TEKS and ARD processes; strong teamwork and adaptability are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification appropriate to subject/grade level is required.
• Valid Special Education EC-12 or Special Education Specialist EC-12 certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students with disabilities in developing skills to access the grade-level curriculum with accommodations or modifications.
• Plan, develop and deliver instruction and assessments for Co-Teach and In-Class Support.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement IEPs and related plans.
• Maintain IEPS, behavioral intervention plans, and related documentation in line with ARD and TEKS.
• Collect data and monitor progress, adjusting instructional and behavioral plans as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree Education or related field

Teaching Certification (TX)

Special Education EC-12 certification

Job description

Job Description - Elementary School: Teacher Special Education In-Class Support/Co-Teach 2026-2027 (260001X5)

Job Description

Elementary School: Teacher Special Education In-Class Support/Co-Teach 2026-2027 - ( 260001X5 )

Description

The Teacher Special Education Elementary In-Class Support/Co-Teach will provide instruction in academic, behavior, social and self-care skills to students with disabilities using a variety of teaching techniques, materials and equipment. In-Class Support/Co-teach services are designed for students with varying disabilities receiving instruction in the general education setting.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery/Instruction

• Provide instruction to students with disabilities in the development of skills and knowledge that enables him or her to access the grade-level curriculum using accommodations and/or modifications in the least restrictive environment
• Prepare lesson plans and organize materials that are sequential and meaningful to instruction and geared to the student's assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and aligned with the general education curriculum
• Plan, develop and provide instruction and assessments to students with Co-Teach and In-Class Support special education services
• Maintain knowledge of disability awareness in order to plan and implement appropriate specially designed instruction to enable students full access to the general education curriculum
• Utilize data collection tools and assessment results to document ongoing student program maintain and retain accurate records, and monitor and adjust instructional, behavioral, and social emotional educational plans
• Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers/ARD to facilitate learning, communication, mobility, and positioning
• Fully implement students' IEPS, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials/ and or curriculum
• Provide for basic needs of students who, because of their disability are not able to care for themselves regarding personal care, including but not limited to toileting and feeding
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure full implementation of students' IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum
• Maintain updated knowledge and understanding of assigned grade-level(s) content, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality with regards to students with disabilities as required by law
• Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school community personnel to develop an individual education program (IEP) for assigned students
• Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and Annual Goals/Objectives based on documentation of performance to present during Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
• Arrange and prepare draft ARD documents, participate in students' Full Individual Evaluation (FIE), provide progress reports to parents, and participated in required ARD meetings
• Serve as Special Education Case Manager for assigned students served with special education services
• Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines related to serving students with disabilities
• Conduct and maintain tasks related to the School Health and Related Services Program (SHARS), including documentation of the provision of services

Program Support

• Participate in appropriate professional development activities, as required or assigned by campus, district, or special education department
• Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals regarding the implementation of students' IEPs and needs
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and other collaborative meetings to review, evaluate, and plan for the needs of students served with special education services

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree Education or related field
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment or demonstrate competency through the state's Texas Content Competency Worksheet (TCCW) or has received statement of eligibility
• Valid Special Education Certification EC-12, or Special Education Specialist Certification EC-12

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Work is performed in classrooms, community settings, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The employee will be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. This position requires lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behaviors through hands-on intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Teachers are expected to intervene with students' behavior, which can include aggression, self-injurious behaviors, disruptive behaviors, and self-stimulatory behaviors. The potential exists for exposure to bodily fluids and frequent childhood pre-teen and teen illnesses.

Primary Location

TEXAS

Job

SPECIAL ED

Organization

ELEMENTARY

Position Calendar : 190AU1

School Year : 2026-2027

Salary Grade : P7

Unposting Date

Feb 1, 2027, 5:59:00 AM

Salary Structure

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