Special Education Teacher PK-12 Pool (2026-2027)

Pool Position for 2026-2027 School Year

This is a pool position for the 2026-2027 school year. It is open year round even if no current openings exist.

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: Bachelors degree from an accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge and 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

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles.
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
5. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
6. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, including technology, to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
7. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
8. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
9. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

### Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
4. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
5. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

### Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
3. Interact with students professionally, calmly, and intentionally using de-escalation language and tone.
4. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
5. Collaborate with teachers and service providers to ensure access to grade-level instruction and intervention while meeting the individualized needs for students in specialized programs.

### Other Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
2. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
3. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
4. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
6. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
7. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of instructional aides.

Mental Demands

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities
• Control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to biological hazards
• Mental Demand: Maintain emotional control under stress

Tools and Equipment Used

• Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment