SPED Inclusion Teacher (Grades: 9-12)

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

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District at Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy seeks an Inclusion teacher to collaborate with staff, implement IEP-driven programs, and support students with disabilities in regular and special education settings. You will participate in ARD committees, adapt curricula, assess progress, and maintain compliance with federal/state policies.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field.
• Bachelors in education with SPED certification.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Willingness to pursue professional growth.
• Familiarity with ARD/IEP process.

Responsibilities

• Develop IEPs via ARD Committee for assigned students.
• Implement instructional/therapeutic programs with written prep evidence.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify curricula and assist SPED students in regular classes.
• Use diverse instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline per IEP.
• Consult on behavior management and education/social/medical needs.
• Stay compliant with federal/state/district/school regulations for SPED.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure regular attendance at the worksite.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

One year of student teaching or approved internship

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

Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy

Job

Inclusion

Schedule

Full-time

Minimum Salary

68,000.00

Job Posting

Sep 8, 2026