Teacher - Special Education- LEAD

Hayley Elementary; La Marque (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hayley Elementary in La Marque, TX, part of Texas City Independent School District, seeks a Lead Teacher for Special Education to design and implement engaging learning activities, adapt curricula, and meet diverse student needs. You will work in self-contained, team, or itinerant roles as assigned, with focus on intellectual, emotional, and social growth.

You will collaborate with ARD/IEP teams, prepare lessons, and communicate with families while ensuring compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment.
• Experience in student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEPs through ARD for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs for assigned students and show written prep evidence.
• Assess student learning styles and plan appropriate strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
• Present subject matter effectively and use diverse instructional techniques and technology to meet student needs.
• Modify regular curricula for special education students and assist them in regular classes as needed.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings regularly.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and instructional media.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships and participate in staff development activities.

Connaissances

Communication skills

ARD/IEP knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Collaboration with staff

Student assessment

Classroom management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Special education endorsements (Texas)

Description du poste

Teacher - Special Education- LEAD

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This job is also posted in Texas City Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5967649
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 21, 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
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• 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.

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

Salary:

Commensurate with TCISD teacher hiring salary guide

Days Employed:187

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

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