Special Education Teacher

Prairie Lea Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Lea Independent School District seeks a dedicated special education teacher to provide learning activities and experiences that enhance intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth for students.

You will develop or modify curricula, prepare lessons matching student abilities, and work in various instructional settings as assigned to support inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Texas special education certification are required.
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and goal setting is essential.
• Ability to adapt curriculum for students with special needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities and experiences to help students achieve academic and personal growth.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons aligned to student abilities.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Skills

Special education knowledge

ARD/IEP knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements

Job description

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

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
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience