Special Education - In Class Support Teacher @ Hastings HS

Special Education – In-Class Support Teacher @ Hastings HS

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop and implement individualized plans for specially designed instruction for students to develop competencies and skills to maximize opportunities, independent living, economic self‑sufficiency, and full participation in society.

• 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 for teachers hired in 2010‑11 school year.
• Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required by assignment.

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and subject matter in assigned position.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Ability to plan and collaborate with general education teachers to provide high‑quality specially designed instruction (SDI).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software, and Learning Management Systems.

• Direct work experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide appropriate SDI for students with disabilities in an inclusive classroom.
• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships 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.
• Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
• Complete all needed timely documentation of SHARS billable services including personal care services.
• 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 may be required.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the TEA, district’s curriculum program, and IEP, and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Implement instructional and linguistic modifications and/or accommodations per ARD committees and LPAC committees.
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers to support special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans.
• Determine measurable instructional goals, objectives, and SDI according to the student’s needs related to their disability.
• Track, monitor and document student progress for IEP progress updates.
• Maintain appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Administer district and state assessments as appropriate to the student population.
• Supervise the implementation of IEP goals/objectives by a paraprofessional including specially designed instruction required by the IEP.

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