Teacher – Special Education - ECSE @ Outley

Teacher – Special Education - ECSE @ Outley

Alief Independent School District OUTLEY ELEMENTARY - Houston, Texas

Job : 5716665

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,500 Per Year

Provide instruction in communication, social, behavior, academic and personal care skills to students with cognitive and/or physical disabilities using a variety of teaching techniques, materials and equipment. Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) includes a range of services available for children who are ages 3‑5.

Education/Certification

• Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• ESL Certification preferred or required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010‑11 school year
• Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required by assignment

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and subject matter in assigned position
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
• Proficient in the use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software and Learning Management Systems

Experience

• Direct work experience with individuals with disabilities preferred

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding IEP development, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Provide instruction and care for students who, because of their disability, are not able to care for themselves including the area of personal care (toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, lifting, positioning, transitioning and feeding).
• Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as documented in the ARD and/or recommended by related service providers to facilitate communication, behavior, learning, mobility and positioning.
• Collect data in relation to IEP goals and objectives, behavior and student progress. Maintain contact logs and SHARS documentation.
• Direct and oversee the activities of classroom paraprofessionals.
• Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may be amended.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in delivering PCS in accordance with IEP requirements.
• Perform PCS tasks as specified in each student’s IEP.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all SHARS billable PCS activities.

• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula, and individual education plan. Multiple preparations (courses) may be required.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district’s curriculum program, and IEP. Show written evidence of preparation as required. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Implement instructional and linguistic modifications and/or accommodations per Admissions/Review/Dismissal (ARD) committees and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPAC) committees.
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers to support special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
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