Special Education Teacher

La Pryor ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

La Pryor ISD in Texas is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to deliver instructional activities tailored to individual student goals. The role involves developing or modifying curricula, preparing engaging lessons, and supporting students across self-contained, team, or itinerant settings.

Collaboration with ARD committees and staff is essential to align with IEP objectives. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas SPED teaching certificate, with ESL

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and learning activities for special education students
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and instructional materials
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned
• Collaborate with staff and ARD committees to monitor IEP goals

Skills

Effective communication

Adapt curriculum for special needs

ARD/IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED 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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