Special Education Co-Teacher - Prospective Campus

Special Education Co‑Teacher – Prospective Campus (2026‑2027)

Prospective High School Campus, Edinburg, TX.

Date Available:

04/21/2025. Salary Range: $57,300 – $80,668. Pay Grade: TCH.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• 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.
• Highly qualified as per NCLB guidelines, if applicable to teaching assignment.

• Develop & implement lesson plans and activities for distance, virtual, or face‑to‑face learning, aligned to district curriculum and with written evidence of preparation.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP) via the ARD Committee process.
• Implement an instructional and/or skill development program for assigned students with written evidence of preparation.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and resources for distance, virtual, or face‑to‑face learning that reflect students’ learning styles and needs.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula and assist special education students in regular classes.
• 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 per IEP guidelines.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student.
• Plan & supervise assignments for teacher aides/volunteers.
• Use technology in teaching and learning and provide blended learning opportunities in the classroom.
• Conduct pre/post assessments.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Serve as a positive role model and support the mission of the school district and campus.
• Report progress to parents.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline; intervene in crisis situations and physically restrain students as necessary per IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers on behavior management according to IEP.
• Consult district and outside resource persons on educational, social, medical, and personal needs.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during scheduled conference period and/or office hours.
• Communicate daily with students or parents via Google Classroom, Google Meet, Microsoft Office 365 Email, or video conference and maintain contact log.
• Prepare and conduct ARD meetings.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication 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.
• Provide ongoing feedback of student achievement and progress monitoring.
• Provide staff development to general staff and parent training when necessary.
• Assure that ARD recommendations are followed.

• Participate in staff development activities.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and special education policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and documents required.
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform duties safely to avoid injury.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).