Special Education Teacher; SY - Keyes ES

Special Education LIFE Teacher (26-27 SY) - Keyes ES

Irving ISD Keyes ES - Irving, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5642435

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the most appropriate environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; develop/modify curricula and prepare lessons and teacher instructional materials according to ability levels; work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate with appropriate endorsement for teaching area

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to develop IEP and participate in ARD process;
• Knowledge of curriculum;
• Knowledge of special needs of students;
• Knowledge of policies and practices addressing specific duties and responsibilities of assigned position, i.e. Lead Special Education Teacher, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher.

Minimum Experience
:

At least one (1) year of student teaching or approved internship

Instructional Strategies:

• Collaborate with parents and staff in the development of IEPs.
• Develop and implement social and academic programs according to IEPs.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation.

Student Growth and Development:

• Consistently assess student progress through formal/informal testing.
• Consistently assess and modify classroom environment to maximize student success.
• Present positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
• Provide or seek sources to aid students in dealing with emotional/physical needs that must be met before learning can take place.
• Provide positive and successful opportunities for students to develop positive self‑esteem.
• Provide or supervise personal care or medical care of students as stated in IEP.
• Assist special needs students with individual tasks as may be required including, but not limited to:
• transferring to and from wheelchairs
• lifting, positioning
• feeding
• bathroom needs
• personal hygiene
• self-help
• behavior management
• other personal care needs

Classroom Management and Organization:

• Create a safe and positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of the students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to IEP.