Teacher, CASE (2026-2027 School Year)

LEWIS ES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Independent School District LEWIS ES in Houston, Texas seeks a Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher. This exempt position supports students with low incidence disabilities, delivering academics, social skills, and independent living instruction on campus and in the community.

Required: Bachelor’s degree and Texas teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements; a Texas driver’s license. Competitive pay on the Teacher Salary Scale and immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Texas teaching certificate with Special Education and General Education endorsements.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional plans and implement IEP goals.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to monitor student progress.
• Maintain a structured learning environment and manage behavior.
• Coordinate with ARD/IEP teams and document progress.
• Provide services for students with low incidence disabilities.

Skills

Student-centered

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned

Valid Texas driver’s license

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Min: $62,750

JOB TITLE: Community Academic Structured Education Teacher (CASE)

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The position of Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher is designed for the educator who wants to serve and support students with low incidence disabilities to ensure that they develop the academic, social and vocational skills needed to be successful in the post school environment. The Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher is responsible for providing a comprehensive program of academics, social skills, independent living and self-care for assigned students on the school campus and in the community setting. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education and General Education)

Preferred

• One year of student teaching or approved internship
• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services
• Valid Texas ESL certification
• CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services with low incidence disabilities
• Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at the prerequisite level
• Ability to instruct students, manage their behavior and maintain a structured learning environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong technology skills including technology integration

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Develops and implements instructional plans to assist students in learning and mainstreaming skills utilizing programmed materials, and an orderly classroom environment
• Implements individual education plans (IEPs), monitors and documents student progress
• Communicates regularly with parents to review student progress.
• Organizes, plans for and participates in community trips per the students’ IEP.
• Develops toilet training, diapering, and clean-up procedures, as needed.
• Implements and monitors plan for feeding or feeding instructions.
• Assists with the implementation of programs developed by related services personnel.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student and parent information.
• Maintain flexible working relationships and provides supports to and schedules for the paraprofessionals assigned
• Maintain CPR, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training.
• Takes part in professional development for students on an alternative curriculum, students with autism and students with intellectual disabilities.
• Serves as the students’ Case Manager including responsibility for:
  • Coordinates and documents the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee for each student.
  • Ensures that students have appropriately written Standards Based Individualized Education Programs (SBIEP)
  • Ensures that the IEP is being 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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Mental demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.

Teacher, CASE (2026-2027 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5584743

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE

Community Academic Structured Education Teacher (CASE)

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The position of Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher is designed for the educator who wants to serve and support students with low incidence disabilities to ensure that they develop the academic, social and vocational skills needed to be successful in the post school environment. The Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher is responsible for providing a comprehensive program of academics, social skills, independent living and self-care for assigned students on the school campus and in the community setting. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education and General Education)
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Preferred

• One year of student teaching or approved internship
• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services
• Valid Texas ESL certification
• CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services with low incidence disabilities
• Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at the prerequisite level
• Ability to instruct students, manage their behavior and maintain a structured learning environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong technology skills including technology integration

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Develops and implements instructional plans to assist students in learning and mainstreaming skills utilizing programmed materials, and an orderly classroom environment
• Implements individual education plans (IEPs), monitors and documents student progress
• Communicates regularly with parents to review student progress.
• Organizes, plans for and participates in community trips per the students’ IEP.
• Develops toilet training, diapering, and clean-up procedures, as needed.
• Implements and monitors plan for feeding or feeding instructions.
• Assists with the implementation of programs developed by related services personnel.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student and parent information.
• Maintain flexible working relationships and provides supports to and schedules for the paraprofessionals assigned
• Maintain CPR, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training.
• Takes part in professional development for students on an alternative curriculum, students with autism and students with intellectual disabilities.
• Serves as the students’ Case Manager including responsibility for:
  • Coordinates and documents the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee for each student.
  • Ensures that students have appropriately written Standards Based Individualized Education Programs (SBIEP)
  • Ensures that the IEP is being 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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Mental demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Spring ISD Careers
• 16717 Ella Blvd
• Houston, Texas 77090-4213
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]