Special Education Teacher, Secondary - Shape Student Success

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD seeks a Secondary Teacher (Special Education) to deliver instruction and support for students with disabilities. The role requires coordinating ARD/IEP processes, adapting lessons, and collaborating with general education staff to meet individual student needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree with a Special Education certificate, and demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and compliance skills within the MISD framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Special Education Certification required.
• Experience with ARD meetings and IEPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach children with learning impairments to function in regular classroom with modifications.
• Plan programs of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Attend ARD meetings and Dismissal meetings.
• Develop and update the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to formulate teaching strategies and assess progress.
• Reveal confidential information about students only when legally required or professionally justified.
• Perform other SHARS duties and duties as assigned.

Skills

Disabilities understanding

Special ed law

Remediation skills

Communication skills

MISD policies

Change management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education Certificate

Job description

Mesquite ISD seeks a Secondary Teacher (Special Education) to deliver instruction and support for students with disabilities. The role requires coordinating ARD/IEP processes, adapting lessons, and collaborating with general education staff to meet individual student needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree with a Special Education certificate, and demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and compliance skills within the MISD framework.