Special Education Teacher/Adaptive Behavior - Decker Prairie Elementary School - 2025-2026 School Year

DECKER PRAIRIE ELEM; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Decker Prairie Elementary School in Magnolia, Texas is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support adaptive behavior needs for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves planning learning activities, modifying curricula, and delivering instruction aligned with ARD/IEP goals.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and a Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for the assigned subjects/level. At least one year of student teaching or internship is required; the position is full-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university.
• Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for subjects/level assigned.
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and goal setting.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Experience: at least one year student teaching or approved internship.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Special needs knowledge

ARD/IEP understanding

Classroom management

Adapt instruction to IEPs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas Teaching Certificate

Job description

Special Education Teacher/Adaptive Behavior - Decker Prairie Elementary School - 2026-2027 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927235

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 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 endorsements for subjects/level assigned

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

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience:

At least one year student teaching or approved internship

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

Wage/Hour Status:Exempt

Pay Grade: 60

Reports to: Campus Principal

Days: 187

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $61,500 Per Year