FAC/Life Skills Teacher

Lago Vista ISD; Lago Vista (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health insurance premiums contribution

Vision and dental offered

Cafeteria plan available

Job summary

A public school district in Lago Vista, Texas, is seeking a Functional Academic Classroom/Life Skills Teacher. The role involves providing specialized education to students, managing their behavior according to Individual Education Plans, and contributing to their growth in academic and social skills. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with special education certification. This position offers a collaborative work environment and the chance to genuinely impact students' lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited university.
• Valid teaching certification in Texas with a special education endorsement.
• Effective communication and ability to manage behavior according to IEP.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education students with tailored learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in alignment with IEP.
• Facilitate ARD meetings and prepare documentation accurately.
• Plan and supervise the work and activities of educational aides.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Competent in progress monitoring and data collection.
• Facilitate ARD meetings and complete IEP documentation accurately per policies and laws.
• Attend required training and staff development.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Competence in progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education certification

Job description

Functional Academic Classroom/Life Skills Teacher JobID: 5472

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 1/5/2026

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. Adapt or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels and align with the Individual Education Plan goals/objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from accredited university; Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education certification required.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the development of competencies and skills to function successfully in the educational setting and the community.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with his or her Individual Education Plan and the Student Code of Conduct.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Plan and supervise the work and activities of educational aides.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Competent in progress monitoring and data collection.
• Facilitate ARD meetings and complete IEP documentation accurately in accordance with local, state, and federal policies and laws. IEP recommendations are made based on evidenced based measures and multiple sources of data.
• Attend required training and staff development.

TRS Active-Care – The District pays $445 a month toward the employee health insurance premiums; vision and dental offered; cafeteria plan available.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment. Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling). Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20–40 lbs.). Special Education teachers may also be required to pick up students, restrain students as needed, and spend large quantities of time on the floor sitting, squatting, and/or kneeling. Incumbent must maintain emotional control under stress and be able to work with frequent interruptions. Computer use is required, and prolonged use may result in repetitive hand motion. This position may involve frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, and low or intense illumination vibration. It is expected that occasional field trips, district wide, and statewide travel may be made. Incumbent should be willing to contribute directly or indirectly to the development of students both inside and outside the classroom, which may include working hours in addition to the regular school day. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.

LAGO VISTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Lago Vista Independent School District is a growing 4A public school district based in Lago Vista, Texas, approximately 20 miles northwest of Austin. Situated on the north shore of Lake Travis in the beautiful Texas hill country, Lago Vista has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. This unique community offers the warmth of a small town, but is within a 20 minute drive to the conveniences of the city – apartment living, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. Employees who choose to live in Austin can enjoy a drive to and from work against traffic. Come be part of a collaborative work team where you feel part of a family, know all the students by name, and have the potential to truly make a positive impact. For additional information, please visit the district website at: www.lagovistaisd.net.