SY Special Education PPCD Unit​/Life Skills Bilingual Elementary Teacher Pool

SY Special Education PPCD Unit/Life Skills Bilingual Elementary Teacher Pool

Pharr‑San Juan‑Alamo ISD ASST SUPT PERSONNEL - Pharr, Texas – Open in Google Maps

Job : 5629740
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Department: Assigned Campus(es)

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Funding Source: (none provided)

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

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an 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
• 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 instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

• Positive Engagement – Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table
• Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well‑being of all stakeholders
• Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth
• Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders
• Communicates effectively – Maintains open lines of two‑way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
• Student‑centered Excellence – Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff
• Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up‑to‑date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence
• Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality
• Implements plans – Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources
• Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
• Joint Empowerment – Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action
• Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district
• Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals
• Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals
• Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
• Adaptive Innovation – Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers
• Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement
• Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision
• Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things
• Acknowledges outcomes –…