Life Skills SPED Teacher—Empower Students Daily

Red Rock Elementary School; Red Rock (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Rock Elementary School seeks a dedicated Teacher, Special Education Life Skills (Journey's Level 3) for the 2026-2027 school year in Bastrop ISD. The role focuses on delivering learning experiences tailored to students with special needs across self-contained and team settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with ARD, implementing IEP-driven programs, and adapting curricula while working with staff and families to support student growth in intellectual, emotional, physical, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Experience: at least one year student teaching or approved internship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other 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.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment reflecting understanding of student learning styles and needs.
• 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 regularly.
• Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet needs and capabilities of each student.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Skills

ARD process knowledge

IEP goals implementation

Special education knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

Red Rock Elementary School seeks a dedicated Teacher, Special Education Life Skills (Journey's Level 3) for the 2026-2027 school year in Bastrop ISD. The role focuses on delivering learning experiences tailored to students with special needs across self-contained and team settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with ARD, implementing IEP-driven programs, and adapting curricula while working with staff and families to support student growth in intellectual, emotional, physical, and