Teacher 2025-2026, Special Education ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), EMERY ELEMENTARY[...]

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Emery Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. This position involves planning and implementing special education curricula, individualized education programs, and fostering student growth. Ideal candidates are committed to fulfilling the educational needs of students with diverse abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Texas teaching certificate required.
• Special education endorsements necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons for special education students.
• Work in various capacities as assigned (self-contained, team, etc.).
• Conduct assessments and develop IEPs for each student.

Skills

Knowledge of special education needs

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements

Job description

Teacher 2025-2026, Special Education ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), EMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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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 match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

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 match 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 that matches the content area and grade level of the assignment AND

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 Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and meeting process and implementation

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Effective communication skills

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

Salary

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

https://www.cfisd.net/Page/5694

Essential Functions

Attendance

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function
  
  

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in IEP Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
  
  

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, toileting and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for approved extracurricular activities or outside activities as assigned.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students, as needed.
  
  

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including 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.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and oversee completion, if assigned.
  
  

Other

• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• 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.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct the work of instructional aide(s), if assigned.
  
  

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards. Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Application Information

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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