Special Education Teacher

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 12/2/2025
• Location:
  
  120 ANDERSON ELEMENTARY

Special Education Teacher

Principal

Anderson Elementary

Provide special education students 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 match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from accredited university;
  Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area, Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process, Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation, adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs, effective communication skills.
• Experience:
  
  One year student teaching or approved internship.

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet student needs and capabilities.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Take responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining students as necessary per IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding behavior management per IEP.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• 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 all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
• Use proper phone etiquette, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages and route to appropriate staff.
• Use eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of “going the extra mile” for others.
• Handle all requests for information within an appropriate…