SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: 6-8)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District in Dallas, Texas seeks an Inclusion teacher to support students with disabilities. You will collaborate with IEP teams, implement instructional programs, and modify curricula to meet individual needs.

The role requires Texas teaching certification in Special Education, a Bachelor’s degree, student teaching experience, and ongoing professional growth. You will assess progress, manage behavior, and coordinate with teachers and resources district-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements
• One year of student teaching or approved internship
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency through professional growth
• Demonstrated knowledge of IEP/ARD processes and goals
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to stay current with developments in the profession

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through ARD
• Implement instructional or therapeutic programs with documentation
• Modify curricula and assist in regular classes
• Use varied instructional techniques and media
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement
• Manage student behavior per IEP and intervene in crises
• Consult with teachers and resources on student needs
• Comply with regulations for special education
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete time and effort reporting as required
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Skills

IEP Development

Student Assessment

Classroom Support

Behavior Management

Collaborative Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas Special Education Certification

Student Teaching Experience

Professional Growth

Job description

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educations Plan goal setting process and implementation.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
• Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)***

Work Locations

Long Middle School

Job

Inclusion

Schedule

Full-time

Minimum Salary

68,000.00

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026