MMS Special Education​/Dyslexia Teacher

26-27 MMS Special Education / Dyslexia Teacher

Midway ISD Region 12 Midway ISD:
Midway Middle School - Hewitt, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 , and Midway Independent School District

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Principal
Dept./School:
Assigned Campus
Exemption Status:
Exempt / 187 days
Date Revised: 11/17/2025

Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

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 student ability levels. Work in self-contained and/or general education setting to provide individualized instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
ESL certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience:

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Strategies
  1. Collaborate with students, parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
  2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
  4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assistspecial education students in regular classes with assignments.
  5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
  6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
  7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
  8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
  9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
  10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.
• Student Growth and Development
  11. Consistent data collection on IEP goals.
  12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
  13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
  14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
• Classroom Management and Organization
  15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
  17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
  18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
  19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Communication
  21. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
  22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
  23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately…