Special Education Teacher; CI Job Saginaw area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher (CI)

Position Details

Position Type:
Certified/Licensed Teacher-CI

Date Posted: 6/16/2025

Location:

Saginaw Middle School

Date Available:

2025-26 School Year

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Saginaw Public Schools

General Summary

Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.

District Mission Statement

Our mission is to be a globally competitive school district that prepares and inspires students to achieve their full potential. #SPSDinpiresgreatness.

Turnaround Teacher Skills

Capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to individual needs of students
Willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
Desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
Prioritize student‑learning needs over customs, routines and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
Competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
Skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network
Strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students to exert academic influence
Ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork and accountability that includes all stakeholders
Willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while
- Participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
- Collaboratively creating and executing clear, logical instructional plans
- Coordinating instruction within and across grade levels
- Trying out new ideas to improve student learning

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area

Knowledge of relevant technology

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Decision making skills

Organization and planning skills

Ability to tolerate high levels of stress

Ability to be flexible and adaptive

Ability to take initiative

Ability to record and report daily written records

Ability to pay attention to detail

Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators and staff

Ability to work independently

Ability to learn new tasks quickly

Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for timely coordination of scheduling of IEP, MET and Manifestation Determination meetings including parent notification/invitations for students assigned to their caseload

Maintenance of complete/accurate B‑worksheets, attendance and discipline/special education records for students assigned to their caseload

Provide input to Building Principal as to the impact of each student’s disability and how it affects discipline

Maintain and up‑to‑date binder of students’ most recent IEP’s and discipline actions/forms to be available for administrative review upon request

Provide parents with regular updates of student’s progress on IEP goals as often as general education report cards are provided

Planning, preparation and organization of the IEP document including development of appropriate goals and objectives

Plan, coordinate and chair the IEP process for students on their caseload

Oversee planning, provide and implement instructional services for all students assigned to their caseload

Provide direct instruction to students as determined through their IEP’s

Provide support to general education staff to assist with…