Special Education, Maintenance Program Teacher

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JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 04/08/2026 POSTING NUMBER:

POSITION TITLE:

Special Education, Maintenance Program Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Lamar CISD is accepting applications for an Extended School Year (ESY) Maintenance program teachers. Teachers will provide instruction to support students who show regression or might regress on an IEP due to consecutive days out of school for any reason. Person(s) selected will assist with planning and implementing ESY Maintenance programming and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

In order to facilitate the best use of class time, teachers will be expected to diagnose, accelerate learning activities and utilize materials and techniques that will focus on individual needs of the summer school students.

Instructional Management

* Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

* Enhance the academic growth of students through the use of effective teaching practices as utilized in the instructional model.

* Guide the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.

* Employ the instructional methods and resources that are most appropriate for meeting state objectives.

* Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.

* Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

* Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

School/Organizational Improvement

* Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

* Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regarding student achievement and the instructional program.

* Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

School/Organizational Climate

* Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

* Strive to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

* Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

Personnel Management

* Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner through reasonable rules and regulations.

* Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads and/or grade level leaders, evaluate their job performance.

Administrative and Fiscal/Facilities Management

* Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

* Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy.

* Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Professional Growth and Development

* Accept responsibility for professional growth, through involvement in an ongoing program of reading, workshops seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institution of higher learning.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.

School Community Relations

* Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Teacher aides and volunteers as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

* As required by the State of Texas

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

* Effective communication skills/collaborative working style

* Ability to exercise teaching practices

* Expertise in one or more academic areas and/or developmental age group or population

OTHER INFORMATION:

Working Conditions:

* MENTAL DEMANDS:
Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy,…