Teacher, Bilingual PEARS

Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate 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.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Special Education EC-12 Texas teaching certificate
• Valid EC-6 Core Subjects/Generalist Texas teaching certificate
• Valid Bilingual Education Texas teaching certificate

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and differentiate instruction for students with disabilities
• Ability to remain calm, non-reactive, consistent and positive when a student demonstrates misbehavior
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]. Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion:
Frequent walking. Lifting:
May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non‑ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours. Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise. Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

Pay Grade:
Teacher Pay Grade
Pay Rate:
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Days/Contract Status: 185 Days/Exempt - Contract (average number of days)