Elementary Special Education Teacher

Education Service Center, Region 2; Premont (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center, Region 2 in Texas seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide learning activities and experiences for students with disabilities within ARD/IEP processes. The role includes developing or modifying curricula and preparing lessons to meet student needs in a school setting.

The position requires strong communication and collaboration with students, parents, and staff, along with effective classroom management and data-driven instruction to support growth and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements.
• Experience with ARD, IEP goal setting, and curriculum modification for special education students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEP through ARD.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and document evidence.
• Assess student learning styles and adapt instructional strategies.
• Present subject matter using varied instructional techniques and technology.
• Work with teachers to modify regular curricula and assist students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD meetings and select instructional media.
• Maintain safety and comply with policies and reports as required.

Skills

ARD/IEP knowledge

Effective communication

Curriculum adaptation

Collaboration with staff/parents

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

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 match 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 assignment

Special Knowledge/Skills

• 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
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience
• Building/Campus Premont Early College Academy

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.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Use data to plan and implement appropriate instructional strategies, learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student 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.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including 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.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• 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 and other meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.