Teacher - Special Education - Life Skills

Position Type:

Special Education Teaching - All Grade Levels

Date Posted:

1/22/2026

Location:

Jubilee Leadership Academy, Brownsville, TX

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Job Description

Position Title:

Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Position Type: $63,650.00 Annual / Exempt

Based on certain performance indicators such as student achievement, attendance, T-TESS, etc., Teachers may qualify for a Jubilee Excellence Incentive that ranges from $2000 - $8000 to be paid annually the year after qualifying

Position

Hours:

Full-time;
Monday Friday; 40 Hours per Week

Reports to:

Campus Principal

Length of Term/Employment: 190 workdays / At-will

Position Mission:
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 student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Position

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements

* Bachelor's degree from accredited university.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Must possess 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.

* General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Experience:

* At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Job Duties:

Instructional Strategies:

* Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

* Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

* Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

* Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

* Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

* Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.

* Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.

* Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

* Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

* Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development:

* Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

* Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

* Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.

* Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization:

* Create classroom environment conductive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

* Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

* Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

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

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

Communication:

* Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

* Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

* Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other:

* Participate in staff development activities to improve…