Special Education Teacher

Esc20; Texas; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Esc20 in Texas seeks a dedicated special education teacher to provide learning activities and experiences designed to meet the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of students.

You will develop or modify curricula, prepare lessons aligned to student ability levels, and work in self-contained or itinerant capacity as assigned. Familiarity with ARD, IEP goals, and collaboration with teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements.
• ESL certification preferred.
• Experience through student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education instruction and develop or modify curricula to match student ability levels.

Skills

Special needs knowledge

ARD/IEP process

Curriculum adaptation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with special ed endorsements

ESL certification preferred

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
• ESL Certified Preferred

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

Major Responsibilities

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