Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the ARD Committee process.
• Implement lesson plans and instructional strategies that accommodate the individual needs and learning styles of students.
• Modify curricula in cooperation with classroom teachers to assist students included in general education classes.
• Conduct assessments of student learning and maintain accurate documentation of IEP implementation and student progress.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including crisis intervention and physical restraint when required by the IEP.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents and provide regular feedback on student achievement.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Proven knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Expertise in IEP goal setting and implementation.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to lift and position students, assist non-ambulatory students, and perform physical tasks such as kneeling, stooping, or squatting.

About the Company

United Independent School District is dedicated to providing students with experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. We strive to create inclusive learning environments that support the diverse needs of all learners within our community.