Teacher - SPED Self-Contained (CC 1682)

Balsz School District; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Texas is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide direct instruction based on student IEPs and Arizona State Standards. The role requires certification in Special Education, and preferences include having a Master's degree. Important responsibilities include developing individual education plans, conducting evaluations, and maintaining communication with parents to enhance student learning. This position promotes inclusive educational practices within the required teaching framework.

Qualifications

• Certification in Special Education is required; prefer a Master's degree.
• Knowledge of IEP development and implementation is necessary.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with peers and parents.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to maintain records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction based on child's IEP and Arizona State Standards.
• Conduct academic evaluations and implement individual education plans.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents about student progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and required records.
• Coordinate with related staff and participate in department meetings.
• Communicate regularly with parents and the community.

Skills

Arizona Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher Certification

Excellent communication skills

Ability to develop and implement IEPs

Good knowledge of student impairments

Communication skills

Education

Masters' Degree in Special Education

Masters' Degree in Special Education (preferred)

Job description

Position Type

30 Special Education - Student Services/ Special Education Teacher

Date Posted

2/20/2026

Date Available

07/22/2026

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Employment: Certified Calendar

Salary: Certified Salary Schedule

Reports to: Director of Special Services; Principal

Qualifications

• Arizona Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement.
• Highly qualified as required by IDEA 2004.
• Masters' Degree in Special Education (preferred).
• Good knowledge of the nature and effects of the impairment(s) or disability(ies) of the students to whom assigned.
• Good knowledge of the procedures, practices, materials and equipment required to provide appropriate learning and behavioral experiences for students to whom assigned.
• Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty.
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents, and the community; excellent human relations skills; skill in both oral and written communication; ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct instruction based on child's IEP, and the Arizona State Standards.
• Conduct appropriate academic evaluations; develop, implement and monitor appropriate academic/behavioral individual education plans (IEP's).
• Confer and consult with regular classroom teachers regarding student needs and progress.
• Maintain accurate records for documentation of student progress.
• Participate in the MET process.
• Plan, conduct and/or participate in training activities and department meetings.
• Maintain on-going communication (verbal and written) with parents of special education students.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Consult with staff members regarding interventions and accommodations for students.
• Direct activities of instructional assistants.
• Provide performance evaluation input regarding special education instructional assistant(s) to school administrator.
• Attend all necessary training and department meetings.
• Perform other related tasks as may be assigned by the building principal and Director of Student Services.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

How to Apply

Applications can be obtained from the Balsz School District office via a website at www.balsz.org. District employees applying for this position are required to submit an application on the website.

Balsz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.