Special Education Teacher

Insight Global; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education service company is seeking a special education teacher in Dripping Springs, Texas. The role involves developing curricula and providing tailored learning experiences for students with special needs. A Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements are required. Experience in student teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate needed for special education.
• Experience in student teaching or approved internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop or modify curricula to match student ability levels.
• Provide learning activities for intellectual and emotional growth.
• Work in various educational capacities as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs

Curriculum adaptation

Teaching skills

Understanding of IEP processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Overview

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 match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and instructional materials to match student ability levels.
• Provide learning activities and experiences designed to help special education students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment
• Knowledge of special needs of students in the assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
• Knowledge of Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation; knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience