Special Education Inclusion Teacher/Girls Athletic Coach

Young World Physical Education; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a full-time Special Education Inclusion Teacher and Girls Athletic Coach in Big Spring, Texas. The role involves developing learning activities for special education students and collaborating with staff to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate, and experience in special education. Responsibilities include managing classroom environments and student behavior, ensuring the growth and development of students, and maintaining open communication with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements is necessary.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities.
• Collaborate with staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students

Knowledge of ARD Committee process

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Special Education Inclusion Teacher / Girls Athletic Coach

Location: Big Spring Junior High, Big Spring, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5686514

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 01, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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.

Position Requirements

Education / Certification / License

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Experience

• One year student teaching or approved internship

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
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Duties / Responsibilities

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of 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 that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 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 on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Contact

Brad Froman, Principal, Big Spring Junior High School, 432-264-4135

Gina Slover, Special Education Director, 432-264-4106

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Special Education > General Special Education