Teacher Middle School -Special Education; Structured) Elevate

Teacher Middle School
-Special Education (Structured) Elevate

• Position Type:
  Special Education - Campus Teacher/Support/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  10/9/2026

The Elevate classroom serves students requiring specially designed instruction (SDI) at the prerequisite level beyond what can be provided in a general education or resource classroom. Students receive the majority of their core academic instruction in the Elevate setting. This classroom is designed to address functional academics, social skills, communication, self-advocacy, daily-living skills, and independent or interdependent living skills. Student schedules are individualized and inclusion in the general education classroom is based on the individual student.

• 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.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

ESL Certification is required for the following positions:

• Pre-K and elementary teaching positions, including Special Education (This requirement does not include elementary art, music, and physical education teachers.)
• Middle school English/Language Arts teaching positions, grades 6-8, including Special Education
• High school English/Language Arts teaching positions, grades 9-12, including Special Education

Special Education Certification is required for the following positions:

• All teachers at an Early Childhood campus

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned
• 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:


Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's 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
• Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals,objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s)
• Integrate technologies in the teaching/learning process

Student Growth and Development

• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities…