Life Skills Teacher

COMMUNITY TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL; Lavon (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Trails Middle School in Lavon, Texas is seeking a Life Skills Teacher to support students with diverse needs in a self-contained or team-teaching setting. The role involves developing curricula and lessons aligned to IEP goals and collaborating with ARD committees to monitor progress.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements, with strong communication skills and experience in student teaching or internships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or equivalent.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment.
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting and implementation.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with special needs.
• Effective communication skills with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD process for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and document preparation.
• Assess student learning styles and plan instruction accordingly.
• Present subject matter effectively using varied instructional techniques and technology.
• Modify regular curricula and assist special education students in regular classes as needed.
• Participate in ARD meetings and selection of instructional media.

Skills

ARD process

IEP goal setting

Curriculum adaptation

Effective communication

Student teaching/internship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate (SPED endorsements)

Job description

Community Independent School District COMMUNITY TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL - Lavon, Texas Open in Google Maps

Life Skills Teacher

Community Independent School District COMMUNITY TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL - Lavon, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Community Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5578785
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:
Provide students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential
for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare
lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team,
departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education
Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills
Experience:
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• 1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• 2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• 3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 4. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• 5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• 6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• 7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development

• 8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• 9. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• 10. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• 11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

• 12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• 13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• 14. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• 15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 16. Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

• 17. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• 18. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• 19. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• 20. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• 21. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• 22. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• 23. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,268.36 to $77,627.76 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christin Brott , Principal
• COMMUNITY TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]