High School Special Education Teacher Supervisor - CYPRESS SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 2026-2027

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 64,893 - 79,314; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas is seeking a qualified educator to lead and support special education programs at the secondary level. The role requires collaboration with general and special education staff, administrators, and families to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include serving as IEP chair, coordinating state assessments, mentoring teachers on accommodations, and implementing behavioral interventions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Certification in special education is required.
• Texas secondary education certification preferred.
• Valid Texas Administrator's certification or licensed professional counselor's certification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a secondary classroom teacher.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general and special education teachers, school administrators, and parents to support students with disabilities.
• Serve as liaison between campus and Instructional Support Center.
• Provide technical assistance to instructional staff on the teaching/learning process.
• Mentor general education teachers in implementing IEP accommodations and modifications.
• Design behavioral interventions with teachers and assistant principals for students with behavioral difficulties.
• Schedule student staffing to resolve concerns for students, teachers, or parents.
• Chair multi-campus IEP meetings.
• Act as administrative representative for IEP meetings as requested by the principal.
• Assist with organizing the state assessment process for students receiving special education services.
• Monitor progress in the STAAR-Alternate implementation.
• Serve as the transition and State Performance Plan contact.
• Assist with programming and course selection for students with disabilities.
• Attend regular special education staff meetings and supervisor meetings.
• Keep abreast of current issues and methodologies in education of students with disabilities.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Motivation

Education

Master's degree

Special education cert

TX secondary ed cert

TX Administrator/LPC

Job description

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Certification in special education.
• Texas certification in secondary education preferred.
• Valid Texas Administrator's certification or licensed professional counselor's certification.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a secondary classroom teacher.
• Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and cooperating with others.

Terms of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 210 days.

Salary

$72,104 (IA-3).

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with general and special education teachers, school administrators, and parents to provide educational support for students with disabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between the campus and Instructional Support Center.
• Provide technical assistance to instructional staff concerning the teaching/learning process.
• Mentor general education teachers in the implementation of individual student accommodations and modifications as designed by IEP committees.
• Collaborate with teachers and assistant principals in designing effective behavioral interventions for students experiencing behavioral difficulties.
• Schedule student staffing to support and resolve student, teacher, or parental concerns.
• Serve as chairperson for multi-campus IEP meetings.
• Serve as an administrative representative for IEP meetings, as requested by the campus principal.
• Assist with organizing the state assessment process for students receiving special education services.
• Monitor progress in the implementation of the STAAR-Alternate.
• Serve as the contact person for transition and the State Performance Plan.
• Assist with programming and course selection for students with disabilities.
• Attend regularly scheduled special education staff meetings and high school special education teacher supervisor meetings.
• Keep abreast of current issues and methodologies in the education of students with disabilities.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Working Conditions

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Frequent district-wide travel.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.