Special Education Resource Teacher; Lamar Elem​/Carl Schurz Elem

Special Education Resource Teacher (Lamar Elem/Carl Schurz Elem)

New Braunfels Lamar Elementary - New Braunfels, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5858045

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

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 student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
Valid certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment

Teaching certification held in multiple areas is preferred.

ESL Certification required within six months of employment for elementary and secondary core teachers.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned areas.

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.

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show 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 students assigned.
• 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.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for 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 student assigned
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the school district.

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis
  situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior
  according to IEP.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and
  personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, 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…