MS SPED Resource​/Inclusion Teacher

MS SPED Resource/Inclusion Teacher Job Details

Job : 5576203

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students receiving special education services 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 level. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Certification
  :
  Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement for subject and level assigned or approved alternative certification program
• ESL certification preferred
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

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 to provide specially designed instruction
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to research and develop teaching units
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Student teaching or approved internship or related work experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Professionalism

• Adherence to the Educators' Code of Ethics set forth in Texas Administrative Code:
  Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions and Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Instructional Management

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional or skill development program for assigned students and provide 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 and accommodate regular curricula as needed and assist students receiving special education in regular classes with assignments through specially designed instruction.
• Participate in ARD and transition 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 the 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).
• Perform all Case Management duties for students on caseload.
• Assist in developing the IEP for each student.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing and data collection.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in the IEP (if required for position).
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

Classroom Management and Organization Improvement

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning 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 the IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to the IEP (must be trained to intervene in crisis and physically restrain).
• Request assistance from central special education as needed and consult district and outside…