Special Education Teacher Job Arlington area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher (2026-2027)

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/Certification

Bachelor’s 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
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

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

Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned

Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student 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

Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media

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

Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students

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 including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP

Interact with students professionally, calmly, intentionally using de‑escalation language and tone

Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP

Collaborate with teachers and service providers to ensure access to grade level instruction and intervention, while meeting individualized needs for students in specialized programs such as Essential Academics (EA) classroom, Behavior, Academic, and Social Emotional (BASE) classroom, and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion

Other Responsibilities

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers

Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues

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

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of instructional aide(s)

Other Work Demands

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: 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; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demand: Maintain emotional control under stress

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