SPED Teacher - Fundamental Skills (114-53)

Alvin ISD; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvin ISD seeks a SPED Teacher for Fundamental Skills in an elementary setting. You will provide functional instruction in a self-contained classroom and implement an alternative curriculum aligned to TEKS to meet diverse student needs.

Responsibilities include developing IEP goals, supporting behavioral plans, and coordinating with ARD teams for student progress and placement. Certification in special and general education is required, with prior experience in low-incidence disabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Knowledge of ARD process and IEP goal setting.
• Experience with students with low-incidence disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education students with functional and alternative learning activities in a self-contained setting.
• Develop and implement an alternative curriculum aligned to TEKS and meeting individual needs.
• Promote communication, socialization, domestic and community functioning skills.
• Support pre-vocational and vocational skill development for students.

Skills

ARD knowledge

IEP goals

Behavior supports

Curriculum knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education and general education endorsements

Job description

SPED Teacher - Fundamental Skills (114-53) JobID: 10200

• Position Type: Elementary Positions/ Pre K - 2nd Grade
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Date Available: 26-27 School Year

Primary Purpose:

Provide special education students with functional and alternative learning activities and experiences in a self contained setting. Develop and implement an alternative curriculum aligned to grade level TEKS - incorporating fundamental academic skills, communication skills, socialization skills, domestic skills, community functioning skills, recreational/leisure skills, and pre-vocational/vocational skills to meet the unique needs of the individual students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education and general education endorsements for assignments subject and grade level

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 for grades assigned
• Knowledge of implementation of positive behavioral supports and individualized behavior intervention plans

Experience:

• At least one year student teaching or approved internship
• At least one year of experience working with students with low incidence disabilities

Salary:

Teacher/10 Months