Special Education Teachers - Life Skills

Poteet ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Education Stipend

Job summary

Poteet ISD is seeking Special Education Life Skills Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves developing and adapting curricula to support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth within various instructional settings.

Candidates should hold a Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements and be prepared to participate in ARD meetings, IEP development, and collaboration with staff and parents. ESL certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Meet High Qualified or demonstrate competency in the core academic subject areas.
• ESL Certification preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs for assigned students.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and materials tailored to student learning styles and needs.
• Work with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula and assist students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

Skills

Special education knowledge

ARD/IEP process

Curriculum adaptation

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with special ed endorsements

High Qualified or demonstrate competency in core subjects

ESL Certification (preferred)

Job description

Poteet ISD is accepting application for Special Education Life Skills Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.

Special Education Stipend

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 special education endorsements for assignments
  • Meet High Qualified or demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area(s)
• ESL Certification (preferred)
• 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
  • Ability to adjust and be flexible to a multitude of situations in the school environment

Experience

Prefer student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.
11. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students, with non-violent crisis techniques, as necessary according to IEP.
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
21. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Comply with the Texas Administrative Code of Ethics.
28. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
29. Follow established safety procedures and techniques.
30. Report promptly to the principal any accident or illness of staff or students.
31. Other duties as assigned by administration.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

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.