Special Education Teacher Job Frisco area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher 6-12- (2026-2027 School Year)

Overview

Special Education Teacher 6-12- School Year) – Leadership Prep School Secondary Campus, Frisco, Texas. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, and Leadership Prep School.

Job Details

Job : 5720488

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal

***$4,000 Sped Stipend
*** 174 Days

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.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Valid Texas ESL Supplemental Certificate

Special 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
Effective communication skills

Experience:

One year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

Monitor and conduct the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process.

Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the school’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

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.

Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency and administration.

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.

Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.

Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Be a positive role model for students and support mission of the school.

Classroom Management and Organization

Provide or supervise personal care and medical care of students as stated in IEP.

Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Manage student behavior and administer discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct, including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Other

Obtain and use evaluative findings…