Teacher, CASE-ES (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,475 - 69,025; Full time

Job summary

An education organization in Houston is seeking a Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This teacher will support students with low incidence disabilities, developing their academic, social, and vocational skills. Responsibilities include implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and collaborating with parents and service personnel. The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate, and have strong skills in teaching and managing behavior. The starting salary is $62,750 based on the 2025-2026 pay scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas teaching certificate are required.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship is preferred.
• Strong technology and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional plans for students with disabilities.
• Implement and monitor IEPs, documenting student progress.
• Coordinate community trips and communicate with parents.

Skills

Experience working with students eligible for special education supports

Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage behavior

Strong technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements

Job description

Teacher, CASE-ES (2026-2027 School Year)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Min: $62,750 (Based on 2025-2026 Pay Scale)

JOB TITLE: Community Academic Structured Education Teacher (CASE)-ES (2026-2027 School Year)

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.