Teacher - Life Skills

Keene ISD; Keene (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene ISD Summit Leadership Academy in Keene, Texas is seeking a Life Skills Teacher to support special education students with tailored learning activities and IEP goals. You will develop and modify curricula, collaborate with ARD committees, and implement instructional strategies and assistive technologies to meet diverse needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and a Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements; strong communication with parents and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Experience with ARD/IEP planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs through ARD process for each student.
• Deliver instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs.
• Use varied instructional strategies and technology.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support student learning.
• Participate in ARD meetings and select instructional media.

Skills

Communication skills

ARD/IEP knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Special education knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

Teacher - Life Skills

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904235

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 assignment

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process 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.
• Participate in ARD 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 extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

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 volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

• 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.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

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, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Natasha Bell , Principal
• Summit Leadership Academy
• Email: [e-mail]