SPED Lifeskills Teacher 26-27

Cleburne ISD; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleburne ISD is seeking a Lifeskills Teacher to provide special education support for students in self-contained or itinerant settings. The teacher will develop and modify curricula, prepare lessons, and implement ARD-driven IEP goals under the supervision of the principal.

The role requires collaboration with families and staff, ongoing assessment of student progress, and effective use of instructional strategies and assistive technology to support each learner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Experience with ARD/IEP processes and inclusion strategies.

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 appropriate instructional strategies and materials reflecting student learning needs.
• Modify regular curricula as needed to assist students in regular classes.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Assess student learning styles and plan instructional activities accordingly.
• Present subject matter according to IEP guidelines.
• Use various instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.

Skills

Special needs knowledge

ARD/IEP process familiarity

Curriculum and instruction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas SPED endorsements

Job description

Job Title: Lifeskills Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Grade Days: 187
Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 10/06/2026

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

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

Experience

At least one-year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the 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.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Must be present regularly in person.

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 no ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.