Special Education Teacher: Elevate Learning & Inclusion

Pleasant Grove Independent School District; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Grove Independent School District in Texarkana, Texas seeks a dedicated classroom teacher to deliver instruction in the assigned subject area and support students’ growth across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social domains.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, adapting for diverse learners, assessing progress, collaborating with special education staff, and engaging families to ensure academic success within a supportive campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• Previous teaching, student teaching, or approved internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans according to campus guidelines that fulfill the district curriculum requirements.
• Prepare lessons with accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to TEA guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and materials that reflect understanding of student learning styles.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to inform instructional planning.
• Collaborate with special education staff to modify curricula per IEPs.
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods as required.
• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers.
• Integrate technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process and TEKS compliance.
• Participate in ARD meetings as needed.
• Utilize the TEKS Resource System as directed for student success.
• Assist in extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Skills

Instructional skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Subject endorsements/training

Tools

TEKS Resource System

Job description

Pleasant Grove Independent School District in Texarkana, Texas seeks a dedicated classroom teacher to deliver instruction in the assigned subject area and support students’ growth across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social domains.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, adapting for diverse learners, assessing progress, collaborating with special education staff, and engaging families to ensure academic success within a supportive campus community.