Special Education Functional Academics Teacher

Special Education Functional Academics Teacher )

Bay City Independent School District, Tenie Holmes Elementary — Bay City, Texas

Job : 5720882

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Title: Special Education Teacher – Functional Academic (26‑27)

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Principal

Department/S School: Tenie Holmes Elementary

Salary: BCISD Pay Scale

Stipend: $6,000

Annual Work Calendar Days: 187 Days

Critical Vacancy Sign‑On Incentive: $2,000

Eligibility for incentive:
New to BCISD, teacher and valid from June 01‑August 15

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.

Benefits:

Complete Employee Medical Coverage;
Employee & Dependent Coverage starting at $334/month. Optional Add‑On Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Disability Leave. Personal leave and sick leave days. Paid $15,000 Life Insurance Policy. TRS Retirement Plan. Employee Assistance Program.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Teaching certification held in multiple areas is preferred.
• Teachers must obtain ESL Certification within one year of employment.

• 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.

At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship.

• 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 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 regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD 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 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).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

• 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.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior…