Special Education Teacher – Specialized Behavior Support

Jobtailor; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Frisco, Texas is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to deliver tailored instruction and support for students with disabilities. You will coordinate with ARD/IEP teams and implement accommodations while maintaining a safe classroom environment.

The role requires strong behavior management, collaboration with families, and the ability to work with students with severe impairments. Certification in Special Education is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas teaching certificate for Special Education is required.
• Elementary Certification: Elem Self Contained 1–8 or Generalist/Core EC–6 is required.
• Middle School Certification: Generalist/Core 4–8 is required.
• High School Certification: Core Content Special Education is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with disabilities appropriate learning activities and experiences to support educational progress, especially emotional and social skills
• Develop modified curricula and instructional materials for students' ability levels
• Collaborate with parents and staff to develop Individualized Education Programs through the ARD/IEP Committee process
• Develop and implement IEP-aligned lesson plans and accommodations
• Use technology, including assistive technology, in teaching and learning
• Participate regularly in ARD/IEP committee meetings
• Plan and supervise teaching assistant assignments
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Provide or supervise personal, medical, and feeding care as stated in IEPs
• Help students develop independence, advocacy, and emotional regulation skills
• Supervise extracurricular activities as assigned
• Create a classroom environment appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development
• Implement positive behavioral supports and student restraint as a last resort for safety
• Communicate with parents, students, service providers, principals, and teachers
• Maintain required records and reports for District and TEA compliance
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and staff committees
• Supervise assigned teaching assistants

Education

Valid Texas teaching certificate for Special Education

Elementary Certification: Elem Self Contained 1–8

Generalist/Core EC–6 Certification

Middle School Certification: Generalist/Core 4–8

High School Certification: Core Content Special Education

Tools

Assistive Technology

Job description

• Provide students with disabilities appropriate learning activities and experiences to support educational progress, especially emotional and social skills
• Develop modified curricula and instructional materials for students' ability levels
• Collaborate with parents and staff to develop Individualized Education Programs through the ARD/IEP Committee process
• Develop and implement IEP-aligned lesson plans and accommodations
• Use technology, including assistive technology, in teaching and learning
• Participate regularly in ARD/IEP committee meetings
• Plan and supervise teaching assistant assignments
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Provide or supervise personal, medical, and feeding care as stated in IEPs
• Help students develop independence, advocacy, and emotional regulation skills
• Supervise extracurricular activities as assigned
• Create a classroom environment appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development
• Implement positive behavioral supports and student restraint as a last resort for safety
• Communicate with parents, students, service providers, principals, and teachers
• Maintain required records and reports for District and TEA compliance
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and staff committees
• Supervise assigned teaching assistants

Requirements

• Valid Texas teaching certificate for Special Education
• Elementary certification: Elem Self Contained 1–8 or Generalist/Core EC–6
• Middle school certification: Generalist/Core 4–8
• High school certification: Core Content Special Education
• Ability to effectively instruct students and manage behavior
• Ability to work with students with severe and/or multiple impairments
• Knowledge and experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges preferred
• Physical capability to implement student restraint as a last resort for safety
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, lift, transfer students to and from wheelchairs, and assist with positioning students with physical disabilities
• Ability to comply with federal, state, District, and school regulations and policies
• Ability to maintain student and adult health, safety, and confidentiality

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and lesson plans tailored to students with disabilities, while fostering emotional and social skills. Proficient in collaborating with parents and staff to ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate for Special Education
• Experience with IEP Development and Implementation
• Ability to Instruct Students with Severe Impairments
• Knowledge of Emotional and Behavioral Challenges
• Physical Capability for Student Restraint

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Modified Curriculum Development
• IEP-Aligned Lesson Planning
• Assistive Technology Utilization
• Formal and Informal Student Assessment
• Behavior Management Techniques

Soft Skills

• Emotional Control Under Stress
• Collaboration with Parents and Staff
• Communication with Students and Service Providers

Certifications & Qualifications

• Elementary Certification: Elem Self Contained 1–8
• Generalist/Core EC–6 Certification
• Middle School Certification: Generalist/Core 4–8
• High School Certification: Core Content Special Education

Industry Keywords

• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• ARD/IEP Committee Process
• Positive Behavioral Supports
• Student Restraint
• Health and Safety Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Assistive Technology