Special Education Teacher (2025-2026)

Mosbacher Odyssey Academy; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Academy seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher to provide learning activities designed to help students reach their potential. You will develop or modify curricula, prepare lessons, and work in self-contained, team, or itinerant capacities as assigned.

You will collaborate with families and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD process, implement instructional programs, and plan using appropriate strategies reflecting student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for assigned students.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and document preparation as required.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and materials that reflect students' learning styles and needs.
• Work with regular teachers to modify curricula and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Attend ARD Committee meetings and conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP and use technology in teaching.
• Supervise teacher aide(s) and volunteers and coordinate with other staff.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Behavior management

Technology in teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Job Title: Teacher

Reports To: Campus Principal

School/Program: Odyssey Academy

Primary Work Site: Campus as Assigned

Calendar Days: 180

Pay Scale/Status: Teacher, Librarian, Nurse Pay Scale/Exempt

Summary:

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

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by Director of Special Programs.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of the school.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Consult school and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Teacher Aide assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience:

At least one-year student teaching or approved internship