Special Education Teacher — IEP & ARD Advocate

Pcacharter; Lufkin (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pineywoods Community Academy in Texas is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide learning activities and experiences that support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. You will develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons aligned to student abilities, working in self-contained, team, or itinerant settings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements or DOI waiver, and demonstrated competency in the assigned core subject.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI).
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• AED/CPR certificate for Physical Education teachers (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD process for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and document preparation.
• Assess student learning styles and tailor instructional strategies and materials accordingly.
• Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines using diverse media and technology.
• Modify regular curricula to assist special education students in regular classes and participate in ARD meetings.
• Take part in selection of instructional books, equipment, and media.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement and supervise related care as stated in IEPs.
• Maintain communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers; participate in staff development activities.

Skills

IEP goal setting

ARD Committee process

Adaptive curriculum design

Special education

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Endorsements or DOI waiver

Job description

Pineywoods Community Academy in Texas is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide learning activities and experiences that support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. You will develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons aligned to student abilities, working in self-contained, team, or itinerant settings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements or DOI waiver, and demonstrated competency in the assigned core subject.