Special Education: Individualized Learning Coach

La Joya Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

La Joya Independent School District seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to implement individualized education programs and work with students, families, and staff from the campus community.

The role focuses on planning and delivering differentiated instruction, maintaining detailed ARD records, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district policies. Expect collaboration with campus principals and special education leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and valid teaching certificate with Special Education certification/endorsement.
• Experience applying TEKS-aligned instruction and IEPs.
• Strong communication with staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons aligned with enrolled grade level TEKS and La Joya ISD Curriculum Timelines incorporating the use of technology into student centered activities.
• Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of students using differentiated instruction and various instructional methods.
• Identify the learning styles of students to make the appropriate modification in curriculum and teaching strategies.
• Evaluate students in accordance with La Joya ISD's Special Education Department's Operating Policies & Procedures.
• Maintain accurate records (e.g. grades, attendance, progress reports, ARD paperwork, student modifications / accommodations, etc.)
• Perform all duties pertaining to area of instructional delivery assigned (e.g. content mastery, resource and inclusion).
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Plan with assigned campus and special education staff and related service providers in developing and implementing an Individual Education Plan with identifiable steps designed to improve the student’s total educational progress.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP in order to manage student behavior both inside and outside the classroom. This includes intervening in crisis situations by applying proactive strategies when dealing with student's behaviors and implementing district approved techniques for verbal de escalation and safe physical restraints, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Maintain contact with parents in regards to student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and ARD meetings.
• Provide technical guidance related to special education laws and local policies/procedures to general education teachers and less experienced special education teachers / instructional assistants.
• Plan, develop and conduct Annual ARDS to ensure compliance with timelines.
• Comply with all Federal, State, District, School Regulations and Polices for Special Education Teachers (e.g. ARD timelines, Prior Written Notice, Change of Placement, etc.).
• Notify Special Education Supervisors when related services are not being provided to students as prescribed in their IEPs.
• Maintain professional development through activities such as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, professional journals, book studies and attendance at staff developments.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information and all aspects of the special education department.
• Perform other duties pertaining to special education as assigned by the school principal, and / or Special Education Director.

Skills

TEKS knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Staff collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Teaching Certificate

Special Education certification

Content Area Endorsement

ESL/Bilingual Supplemental

Job description

La Joya Independent School District seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to implement individualized education programs and work with students, families, and staff from the campus community.

The role focuses on planning and delivering differentiated instruction, maintaining detailed ARD records, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district policies. Expect collaboration with campus principals and special education leadership.