Empowering Special Education Teacher

Strickland Middle School; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Strickland Middle School in Denton, Texas, seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide students with learning activities designed to fulfill their potential and support intellectual, emotional, and social growth. You will collaborate with staff, implement IEP goals, and tailor instruction to individual needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements; ESL certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment.
• ESL certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements plans for the curriculum program assigned and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
• Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results for instructional activities.
• Works cooperatively with other special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Cooperates with other staff members in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Knowledge of IEP/ARD processes

ESL certification availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate with Special Education endorsements

ESL certification (preferred)

Job description

Strickland Middle School in Denton, Texas, seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide students with learning activities designed to fulfill their potential and support intellectual, emotional, and social growth. You will collaborate with staff, implement IEP goals, and tailor instruction to individual needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements; ESL certification is preferred.