Teacher- SPED Social Development

Teacher- SPED Social Development (2026‑27) Job Description

Primary Purpose

Provide all students with appropriate learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function as successful, productive, contributing members of our society.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas certificate for the subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Positive and productive communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subject(s) assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Specific 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
• In‑depth knowledge of behavior principles and strategies to include ABA
• Knowledge of Boys Town model and/or Positive Approach to Student Success (PASS)
• Ability to incorporate behavior principles in positive, proactive, and instructional ways
• Knowledge of district physical restraint and crisis intervention plan
• Flexibility to change; innovation to meet the needs of all students
• General knowledge of objective data collection and interpretation

Experience

At least one year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Instructional strategies to promote student growth
• Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district’s philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals and the student’s IEP
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through ARD Committee process for each student assigned and through alignment to the curriculum
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students
• Participate in ARD committees on a regular basis
• Align teaching and available resources to the District curriculum
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative guidelines and the District curriculum
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula and instruction as needed for special education, 504, ELL, and GT students according to guidelines established
• Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
• Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools
• Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area teaching
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteers

• Use positive and productive communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members
• Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner
• Be a positive role model for students

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students
• Provide or supervise personal care and feeding of students as stated in IEP
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and using the least amount of physical intervention necessary to maintain safety of the student
• Provide for care and…