Teacher, Life Skills; Santa Rita

26-27 Teacher, Life Skills (Santa Rita)

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Santa Rita Elementary - Midland, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

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Job : 5745287

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

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

• 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.

• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
• Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.

• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Assume responsibility for duties and/or extra-curricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Present students with a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
• Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.

• Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
• Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school’s mission.

• Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

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…