Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to plan, develop, and adapt curricula and lessons for students with diverse abilities, aligned to IEP goals, district standards, and evidence-based practices. You will assess progress, provide accommodations, integrate assistive technology, and maintain thorough documentation of student growth.

The role requires collaboration with families, therapists, and general education staff; participation in IEP meetings; ensuring a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of IEP goal setting and meeting process and implementation.
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEPs 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 and plan appropriate instructional strategies and materials.
• Present subject matter according to IEP guidelines and use various instructional techniques and media.
• Work with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula and assist special education students in regular classes.
• Participate in IEP Committee meetings regularly.
• Participate in selecting books, equipment, and instructional media.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal and medical care as stated in IEP.
• Manage extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Consult with district and outside resources on education, social, medical, and personal needs.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs

IEP goal setting

Curriculum adaptation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Job description

The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to plan, develop, and adapt curricula and lessons for students with diverse abilities, aligned to IEP goals, district standards, and evidence-based practices. You will assess progress, provide accommodations, integrate assistive technology, and maintain thorough documentation of student growth.

The role requires collaboration with families, therapists, and general education staff; participation in IEP meetings; ensuring a