Teacher, Adaptive Behavior Middle School (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 56,475 - 69,025

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Houston seeks an Adaptive Behavior Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role focuses on supporting students eligible for special education who exhibit behaviors affecting their classroom participation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate. The position offers a starting salary of $62,750 and requires managing special education programs and developing behavior intervention plans. Application is open until filled.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas teaching certificate required.
Acquire and maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification.
One year of student teaching or approved internship preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement instructional and behavioral programs for students.
Serve as the Case Manager for each student.
Establish communication with students' families.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Strong technology skills including technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Teacher, Adaptive Behavior Middle School (2026-2027 School Year)

Spring Independent School District – WELLS MS, Houston, Texas. Application open until filled.
Starting Date: Immediately.

Job Details

Job ID: 5648660
Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Days per Year: 187
Minimum Salary: $62,750 (Based on the 2025-2026 Pay Scale)
Job Title: Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Reports To: Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale
Primary Purpose:

The Special Education Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher position is designed for an educator who strives to positively impact classroom success for students eligible for special education supports and services but exhibit behaviors and/or social skills that may impact their participation in the general education classroom. The Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher is responsible for behavior, academic instruction and case management of eligible students with disabilities as assigned by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee. The work is guided by curriculum standards and federal, state and district special education policies.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education and General Education)
Acquire and maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification

Preferred:

One year of student teaching or approved internship
Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services
Valid Texas teaching certificate with content area endorsements
Valid Texas ESL Certification
Experience with students exhibiting behaviors that interfere with their ability to profit from instruction in the classroom setting

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior
Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and IEP goal setting process and implementation
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction and appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities in the general education curriculum
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior within a self‑contained environment
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Strong technology skills including technology integration

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Implements instructional and behavioral program
- Utilizes knowledge of Adaptive Behavior management system in designing individual and classroom programs.
- Correlates IEPs with regular education curriculum using the Standards-Based IEP process.
- Ensures that accommodations, modifications and behavior intervention plans are implemented.
- Designs lesson plans appropriate to each student.
- Utilizes campus and district positive behavior supports.
Serves as the students’ Case Manager including:
- Coordinates and documents the ARD/IEP committee for each student.
- Ensures that students have appropriately written Standards-Based IEPs.
- Ensures the IEP is implemented with fidelity across all school settings.
- Evaluates and monitors individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data.
- Participates in placement decisions based on data presented to the committee.
- Maintains documentation of implementation of services in accordance with IEPs.
Serves as a member of the campus Behavior Team
- Establishes frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family.
- Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes end‑of‑year reports and other evaluations.
- Attends scheduled Behavior Team meetings.
- Collaborates with campus administrative and district staff regarding student progress and discipline.
Establishes frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family to facilitate environmental changes necessary to premeditate learning and/or behavioral changes.
Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes end‑of‑year reports and other evaluations.
Fulfills campus duties as assigned to other teachers only to the program needs of the special education child.
Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and ensures they are distributed to teachers and campus personnel, providing assistance with explanation and implementation.
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Working Conditions

The usual and customary methods of performing the job require maintaining emotional control under stress, frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, moving small stacks of textbooks or equipment, and may require lifting and positioning students with physical disabilities and accommodating physical restraint. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

This position is funded by Federal and/or State grants and employment is conditioned on full funding availability; if funding is unavailable, employment may be terminated or reassigned.

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