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 is seeking a full-time Inclusion teacher at Wilmer Hutchins High School in Dallas, TX. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and Texas Special Education certification; ARD-led IEP development along with coordinating instruction for students with special needs.

You will collaborate with teachers to adapt curricula, implement targeted programs, assess progress, and ensure compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field and valid Texas teaching certificate with Special Education endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional growth.
• Knowledge of ARD process and IEP goal setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents and staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs and document preparation.
• Modify curricula as needed and support special education students in regular classes.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media to meet each student’s needs.
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal methods.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline per IEP; assist in crises where needed.
• Consult with teachers and district resources on education and student needs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, district and school policies for special education staff.
• Attend to time and attendance reporting requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Curriculum modification

Student assessment

Behavior management

Regulatory compliance

Staff communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Texas teaching certificate (Special Education endorsements)

Student teaching or internship

Job description

• Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)***
• 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.

• Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)***
• 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.

Work Locations

Wilmer Hutchins High School

Job

Inclusion

Schedule

Full-time

Minimum Salary

68,000.00

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026