Functional Academics Teacher

Functional Academics Teacher

Manor Independent School District 001, Manor High School – Manor, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5712162

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,350 to $76,043 Per Year

Primary

Purpose:

Provide special education scholars with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to scholar ability levels. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Valid Texas Special Education teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of special needs of scholars in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience: At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

• Collaborate with scholars, parents, and staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each scholar assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned scholars and provide 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 scholars.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education scholars in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of scholar learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each scholar assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of scholar achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of scholars as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for scholars; support the mission of school district.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of scholars.
• Manage scholar behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining scholars as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of scholar behavior according to IEP.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of scholars.
• Take precautions to protect scholars, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, scholars, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, scholars, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain dependable performance with reliable attendance.
• Perform duties assigned by supervisor or other administrator consistent with general requirements and…