Teacher - Special Education - Life Skills

Teacher
- Special Education
- Life Skills

• Position Type:
  Special Education Teaching
  - All Grade Levels / Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 1/22/2026
• Location:
  
  Jubilee Leadership Academy, Brownsville, TX
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

Position Title: Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Position &

Pay Type:

Teacher:
Refer to Compensation Manual at our Career Website

Position

Hours:

Full-time;
Monday – Friday; 40 Hours per Week

Reports to: Campus Principal

Length of Term/Employment: 190 workdays / At-will

Position Mission: Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Development or modification of curricula and preparation of lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.

• Must possess 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 and implementation.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

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

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other 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 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 the 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 the mission of the school district.

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervention in crisis situations and physical restraint as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• 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 reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

• Convey the charter's mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission.
• Illustrate understanding of charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.

• Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning.
• Promote fairness of students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate with students and staff in an effective manner that promotes and sustains the Jubilee culture.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent…