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

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Houston, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Adaptive Behavior for the 2026-2027 School Year. This full-time position focuses on providing high-quality education to students with special needs, ensuring implementation of individual education plans, and fostering student development. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, possess a valid Texas teaching certificate, and have experience working with students requiring special education supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate required for this role.
• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports preferred.
• Knowledge of the ARD Committee process and IEP implementation required.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional and behavioral programs tailored to student needs.
• Serve as the case manager, coordinating ARD meetings for individual students.
• Collaborate with families and staff to enhance student learning and behavior.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Technology integration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

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

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 the 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 policy and procedure.

All employees of the district are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, inspire, grow, and motivate others, use feedback, drive for results, and champion the needs of students, employees, and the district.

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 benefit 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 Individual Education Plan (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 to design individual and classroom programs.
  • Correlates Individual Education Plans with regular education curriculum guides 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
  • Coordinates and documents the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Education Plan Committee for each student.
  • Ensures that students have appropriately written Standards‑Based Individualized Education Programs (SBIEP).
  • Ensures that the IEP is implemented with fidelity in all school settings.
  • Evaluates and monitors individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection.
  • Participates in placement decisions based on educational, social and behavioral data presented to the committee.
  • Maintains documentation of implementation of services in accordance with the students’ Individual Educational Plans.
• 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 promote learning and behavioral changes.
• Fulfills campus duties as assigned to other teachers’ subjects only to the program needs of the special education child.
• Develops and implements behavior intervention plans (BIP); ensures that the BIP is distributed to teachers and campus personnel sharing responsibility for the students’ progress and provides assistance with explaining and implementing the BIP.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Working Conditions
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: 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 non‑ambulatory students. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

This position is funded by federal or state grants; employment is conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, employment is subject to termination or non‑renewal or reassignment as applicable.

Position Type: Full‑Time