SPED Life Skills Teacher: Empower Independence

Young World Physical Education; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 60,500 - 74,407; Full time

Job summary

Royal ISD is seeking a dedicated Life Skills Teacher for Royal Elementary School in Brookshire, Texas. The role provides specially designed instruction for students with cognitive, developmental, adaptive, and communication needs in a structured learning environment.

The ideal candidate collaborates with families, campus staff, and service providers to implement IEPs, develop daily living skills, and maintain compliant documentation while fostering an inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas SPED certification.
• Ability to develop individualized instruction and monitor IEPs.
• Experience with data collection and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction in a Life Skills classroom.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs.
• Adapt curriculum and methods to student needs.
• Support academic, functional, and daily living skills.
• Collect data to document progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with families and related staff.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and implement behavior plans.
• Maintain special education documentation per guidelines.

Skills

Special Education Knowledge

Student-centered Instruction

Data-driven Instruction

Family Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Texas SPED certification

ESL certification

Texas grade-level certification

CPI certification or willingness

Job description

Royal ISD is seeking a dedicated Life Skills Teacher for Royal Elementary School in Brookshire, Texas. The role provides specially designed instruction for students with cognitive, developmental, adaptive, and communication needs in a structured learning environment.

The ideal candidate collaborates with families, campus staff, and service providers to implement IEPs, develop daily living skills, and maintain compliant documentation while fostering an inclusive classroom.