Special Education - Learning Teacher - Special Education Department - School Year 2026

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Title: Special Education Work-Based Learning Teacher

Reports To: Campus Principal

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 188

Salary: See Compensation Plan

Contract: Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Responsible for assessment, data analysis, and IEP and Transition planning related to vocational needs for students at assigned high schools. Provide special education students with significant disabilities vocational training to develop career awareness, work skills preparation, work behaviors, and job acquisition. Design and deliver job related training in work expectations, workplace behavior, compliance with workplace safety standards, production and task completion.

Provide a realistic and supportive work environment where students can acquire a higher level of job skills and vocational experiences, increase their level of independence, and develop self‑determination and self‑advocacy skills.

• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Special education certificate.
  • CTE Certification or ability to earn within the first year of employment.
  • Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in the effective use of technology.
  • Physical capacity to meet needs of students with physical disabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively with assigned district high school campuses.
  • Ability to collaborate with Lead Vocational Adjustment Teacher, Transition Specialist and other staff to align curriculum and transition planning in the development of student work‑skill sets.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for students according to their IEP.
• Evaluate and document student work‑related behaviors and use and effectiveness of accommodations and modifications.
• Recommend appropriate IEP goals/objectives based on data in the development of student work‑skill sets.
• Follow specific instructional objectives based on student assessment, including postsecondary transition assessment.

• Provide high school special education students with general employability skills instruction to identify and research career interests, create a resume, practice interview skills, increase computer literacy skills, and develop the work behaviors and qualities that enhance employability skills and are necessary to meet their postsecondary transition goals.
• Systematically collect data and evaluate student employability skills and behavior to assist in determining work readiness, strengths, interests, and preferences.
• Support the development of student self‑determination and self‑advocacy skills.
• Monitor and document progress toward mastery of work‑based learning goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
• Provide transition assessments supporting further development of student postsecondary goals.
• Assist with adaptations for students with physical disabilities and other special needs.

• Create a classroom conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Attend required meetings and complete required reports.
• Ability to adapt instruction and provide individualized task analysis of work skills for students.
• Ability to create visual schedules for students if required to obtain mastery of work skills.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences and planning meetings with parents, students, Lead Vocational…