Special Education Aces Teacher

Acton Middle School; Granbury (TX); Presencial; USD 62 000 - 87 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance TRS-Active Care/BCBS

Life Insurance

State Personal Leave Days

Local Sick Leave Days

Texas Teachers Retirement System

Resumo da oferta

Granbury ISD seeks a Special Education Aces Teacher for Acton Middle School in Granbury, TX. The role focuses on providing learning activities tailored to students with special needs and developing or modifying curricula to meet individual abilities.

The teacher collaborates with ARD committees, adapts materials, and uses diverse strategies to support growth in intellectual, emotional, physical, and social domains. A Texas SPED certificate is required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university and Texas SPED certification.
• At least one semester of student teaching or approved internship.
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and ability to implement IEP goals.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop an IEP for each student assigned.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and show evidence of planning.
• Plan and use instructional strategies reflecting diverse learning styles and needs.
• Modify regular curricula and assist SPED students in regular classes as needed.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan activities.

Conhecimentos

ARD process knowledge

IEP goal setting

Instructional strategies

Tech in teaching/learning

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Texas SPED certification with endorsements

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Special Education Aces Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957088
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

***Granbury ISD requires references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members.***

CONTRACT DAYS: 187
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. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accrediteduniversity
Valid Texas teaching certificate withrequired special education endorsementsfor assignments
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students inassigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, andDismissal (ARD) Committee process andIndividual Education Plan (IEP) goalsetting process and implementation
General knowledge of curriculum andinstruction
Experience:
At least one semester of student teachingor approved internship
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Strategies
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (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. 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. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and Development
11. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
21. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Other
24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical
disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
District Benefits:
Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life
Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System

Position Type: Full‑Time is 30 or more hrs per week
Salary: $62,250 to $86,754 Per Year
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades