Behavioral Intervention, Case Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Consulting, Environmental Work, Formal Verification, Heavy Lifting, Patient Care, Personal Care, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Management, Set Goals, Special Education, Special Needs, Staff Development, Student Conduct, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials
Position Type: Teacher/SP ED Resource Inclusion
Date Posted: 1/15/2026
Location: Dunbar College Prep Academy
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Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule
Dept./School: Pre K - 12
Length of Contract: 10.0/10.5/11.0/12 mos. Revised: April 5, 2019
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 student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
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
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Experience:
At least one-year student teaching or approved internship
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
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students 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
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
Use technology in teaching/learning process
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
Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district
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. This includes 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
Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
Communication
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Other
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
Comply with Case Manager Roles and Responsibilities
General Employee Requirements:
Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district
Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility
Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning
Share in the development and implementation of district success plans
Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution
Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s)
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
(1) Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity, and other atmosphere conditions.
(2) Travel by car, van, bus, or plane, and working alone or with others.
(3) Physical ability to do moderate to heavy lifting (up to 10 lbs. or more), light to moderate carrying (up to 10 lbs. or more), talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running, and the ability to move with agility.
(4) The ability to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, and seizure activity.
(5) Knowledge of or ability to learn behavior management intervention techniques and the ability to learn CPI techniques.
(6) The ability to maintain emotional control under stress.