Teacher 2026-2027, Special Education In-Class Support ONLY, Middle School Grades 6-8 (Fall Vaca[...]

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

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a dedicated special education teacher in Cypress, Texas to provide learning activities tailored for students with special needs. The successful candidate will develop and adapt curricula, ensuring alignment with IEPs and fostering growth across all domains.

This role requires a valid Texas teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and comprehensive knowledge of special education. Commitment to student success and collaboration with parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and meeting process.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs students.
• Experience in classroom management and student behavior intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for special education students.
• Develop or modify curricula to match student ability levels.
• Conduct assessments of student achievement and adjust teaching methods.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students

Knowledge of IEP

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements

Tools

Personal computer

Instructional equipment

Job description

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 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
• Essential Functions:
  • 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, 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.

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, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Environment

Exposure to biological hazards. It is possible to work inside and outside; regular exposure to noise.

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.