Teacher, Life Skills - Project Search Program
Job in
Midland, Midland County, Texas, 79709, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Midland Independent School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
POSITION: Teacher, Life Skills
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar
DEPARTMENT:
Special Services
REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: As assigned
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university;
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education
- Any experience in teaching elementary school students with special needs based on general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Teach life skills to elementary school students with special needs. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Instructional Management
1. Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written
evidence of preparation as required.
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
3. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency,
board policies, and administrative regulations.
4. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and
capabilities of the student groups involved.
5. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals,
objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
6. Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
7. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
8. Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
Student Growth and Development
9. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports
as required.
10. Assume responsibility for duties and/or extra-curricular activities as assigned and may
sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
11. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
School/Organization Climate
12. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity and interests of students.
13. Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board
policies and administrative regulations.
14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
15. Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by
the principal.
16. Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.
School/Organization Improvement
17. Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
18. Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.
Personnel Management
19. Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
20. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and
facilities.
School/Community Relations
21. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community
members.
23. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
24. Participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Other Duties
25. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds.…
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