Teacher, Adaptive Behavior Middle School (2026-2027 School Year

Teacher, Adaptive Behavior Middle School  School Year)

Spring Independent School District – WELLS MS, Houston, Texas. Application open until filled.
Starting Date:
Immediately.

Job : 5648660
Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Days per Year: 187
Minimum Salary: $62,750 (Based on the  Pay Scale)
Job Title: Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher  School Year)
Reports To: Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale
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Purpose:

The Special Education Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher position is designed for an educator who strives to positively impact classroom success for students eligible for special education supports and services but exhibit behaviors and/or social skills that may impact their participation in the general education classroom. The Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher is responsible for behavior, academic instruction and case management of eligible students with disabilities as assigned by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee.

The work is guided by curriculum standards and federal, state and district special education policies.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education and General Education)
• Acquire and maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification

Preferred:

• One year of student teaching or approved internship
• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with content area endorsements
• Valid Texas ESL Certification
• Experience with students exhibiting behaviors that interfere with their ability to profit from instruction in the classroom setting

• Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior
• Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and IEP goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction and appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities in the general education curriculum
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior within a self‑contained environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Strong technology skills including technology integration

• Implements instructional and behavioral program
  • Utilizes knowledge of Adaptive Behavior management system in designing individual and classroom programs.
  • Correlates IEPs with regular education curriculum using the Standards-Based IEP process.
  • Ensures that accommodations, modifications and behavior intervention plans are implemented.
  • Designs lesson plans appropriate to each student.
  • Utilizes campus and district positive behavior supports.
• Serves as the students’ Case Manager including:
  • Coordinates and documents the ARD/IEP committee for each student.
  • Ensures that students have appropriately written Standards-Based IEPs.
  • Ensures the IEP is implemented with fidelity across all school settings.
  • Evaluates and monitors individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data.
  • Participates in placement decisions based on data presented to the committee.
  • Maintains documentation of implementation of services in accordance with IEPs.
• Serves as a member of the campus Behavior Team
  • Establishes frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family.
  • Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes end‑of‑year reports and other evaluations.
  • Attends scheduled Behavior Team meetings.
  • Collaborates with campus administrative and district staff regarding student progress and discipline.
• Establishes frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family to facilitate environmental changes necessary to premeditate learning and/or behavioral changes.
• Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes end‑of‑year reports and other evaluations.
• Fulfills campus duties as assigned to other teachers only to the program needs of the special education child.
• Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and ensures they are…