Special Education Work-Based Learning Teacher - Special Education Department - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Special Education Work-Based Learning Teacher - Special Education Department - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7719

Position Type: Certified Professional/Professional (Non-Campus)

Date Posted: 1/12/2026

Location: Anticipated Vacancies

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Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Special Education Work-Based Learning Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Work-Based Learning Teacher

Reports To: Campus Principal

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 188

Salary: See Compensation Plan

Contract: Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for assessment, data analysis, and IEP and Transition planning related to vocational needs for students at assigned high schools. Provide special education students with significant disabilities vocational training to develop career awareness, work skills preparation, work behaviors, and job acquisition. Design and deliver job-related training in work expectations, workplace behavior, compliance with workplace safety standards, production, and task completion. Provide a realistic and supportive work environment where students can acquire a higher level of job skills and vocational experiences, increase their level of independence, and develop self-determination and self-advocacy skills.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Education/Certification: Bachelors degree in related field. Special education certificate. CTE Certification or ability to earn within the first year of employment. Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in the effective use of technology. Physical capacity to meet needs of students with physical disabilities. Ability to work effectively with assigned district high school campuses. Ability to collaborate with Lead Vocational Adjustment Teacher, Transition Specialist, and other staff to align curriculum and transition planning in the development of student work-skill sets.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

### Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for students according to their IEP.
• Evaluate and document student work-related behaviors and use and effectiveness of accommodations and modifications.
• Recommend appropriate IEP goals/objectives based on data in the development of student work-skill sets.
• Follow specific instructional objectives based on student assessment, including postsecondary transition assessment.

### Student Growth and Development

• Provide high school special education students with general employability skills instruction to identify and research career interests, create a resume, practice interview skills, increase computer literacy skills, and develop the work behaviors and qualities that enhance employability skills and are necessary to meet their postsecondary transition goals.
• Systematically collect data and evaluate student employability skills and behavior to assist in determining work readiness, strengths, interests, and preferences.
• Support the development of student self-determination and self-advocacy skills.
• Monitor and document progress toward mastery of work-based learning goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
• Provide transition assessments supporting further development of student postsecondary goals.
• Assist with adaptations for students with physical disabilities and other special needs.

### Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a classroom conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend required meetings and complete required reports.
• Ability to adapt instruction and provide individualized task analysis of work skills for students.
• Ability to create visual schedules for students if required to obtain mastery of work skills.

### Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences and planning meetings with parents, students, Lead Vocational Adjustment Teacher, and WBL/18+ team, and supervisor.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and administrators.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Collaborate with others to provide for learner needs.
• Consult with parents and other appropriate school personnel concerning each students intellectual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

### Professional Growth and Development

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Gain skills relating to resume writing, interviewing, and other professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry.
• Complete training in the components of Work-Based Learning: Career Exploration, Career Assessment, Work-Related Training, and Cooperative Work Experience to understand how the Work-Based Learning - On Campus program supports this continuum of services in the development of student employability skills.
• Complete training in Transition Assessments and Planning for required documentation within the IEP.
• Obtain MANDT Certification.

### Other

• Must have reliable transportation to travel to assigned schools.
• Prepare paperwork for and attend ARD meetings for students you work with and effectively communicate transition assessments, post-secondary goals, coordinated set of activities, and plans for graduation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Computers and various equipment utilized in the classroom.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Work with various types of disabilities including mental retardation, autism, and physical disabilities. This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
• Physical Demands: Physical capacity to assist students with physical disabilities in wheelchairs. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Training of students in Work-Based Learning - On Campus setting requires continuous standing, lifting, bending, and moving around room.

Application Procedure:

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Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.