Teacher - SPED; CANS; Self-Contained

Special Education Teacher (CANS) (SELF-CONTAINED) (26-27) Job Details

Job : 5623646

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Special Education Teacher (CANS)

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: 4/06/2023

Annual Work Days Scheduled: 187 (DOI determines days)

Complex Access Needs Services (CANS) are designed for students K-12 who have significant cognitive, adaptive behavior, social, communication, and curriculum access needs. Students require intensive specialized instruction within a special education self-contained setting with continued access to inclusive opportunities. Students requiring CANS need instruction designed to address significant academic and functional needs. Students access the curriculum through an alternate curriculum at a prerequisite skill level.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university;
  Appropriate Texas teaching certificate (e.g. Special Education EC-12 and appropriate generalist / core certificate, as well as ESL certificate if applicable)
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs;
  Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior;
  Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal 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;
  Effective communication skills
• Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education services.
• Complete all district, state and federal paperwork required under IDEA, within the district's timeline.
• Implement an instructional program for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with campus staff, related service providers and district special education administrative staff to provide an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff and parents/guardians information pertaining to student’s ARD paperwork, IEP’s and general progress.
• Develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives as indicated on student’s IEP.
• 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.
• Retain all appropriate documentation regarding skills development and progress reporting. Complete state assessment for eligible students.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with assigned students or small groups to develop social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
• Provide direct behavioral services to students within general education settings, and indirect support to staff working with students through coaching and training.
• Design and implement social skills instruction for students.
• Design and implement behavior intervention plans. Provide training to staff to ensure appropriate implementation.
• Supervise and train paraprofessionals to provide support according to students’ IEPs.
• Design, implement, and train staff on data collection systems.
• Implement service recommendations from district specialists.
• Complete all case management duties according to district procedures.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role…