Special Education: Life Skills & Communication Teacher

Manor Rise Academy; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Rise Academy in Manor, Texas, is seeking a Communication Life Skills Teacher (SOAR) to support scholars with special education needs. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, delivering adaptive instruction, and collaborating with ARD committees to ensure IEP goals are met.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas special education certification, have related experience, and be prepared to work with a team to implement inclusive curricula and supportive services.

Qualifications

• Requires Texas Special Education teaching certificate with endorsements.
• Experience with ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scholars, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each scholar.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill-development programs for scholars with written prep evidence.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and materials reflecting scholars' learning styles and needs.
• Work with regular classroom teachers to modify curricula and support inclusion of scholars with disabilities.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Assess scholar learning styles and use results to plan instruction.
• Present subject matter according to IEP guidelines.
• Use various instructional techniques and media to meet scholar needs.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Utilize technology in teaching/learning processes.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of scholar achievement.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities as assigned.

Skills

ARD process knowledge

IEP goal setting

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas Special Education certificate

Job description

Manor Rise Academy in Manor, Texas, is seeking a Communication Life Skills Teacher (SOAR) to support scholars with special education needs. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, delivering adaptive instruction, and collaborating with ARD committees to ensure IEP goals are met.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas special education certification, have related experience, and be prepared to work with a team to implement inclusive curricula and supportive services.