Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Southside ISD Heritage Elementary - San Antonio, Texas

Job : 5817628

Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale/187 Days

Date Revised: 02/18/2022

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Work with administrators, classroom teachers and campus support staff and central office instructional support staff to plan and implement instruction. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned, or
• Valid Teaching Permit

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills, interpersonal skills, organization skills, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to complete time sensitive matters
• Dynamic team skills required in order to work collaboratively and productively with employees, students, parents

At least one year student teaching or approved internship.

• Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
• Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
• Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
• Uses time productively on the job.
• Follows district policies, rules and regulations.
• Accepts supervisory direction.
• Strives to improve job skills.
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of district curriculum and show written evidence of preparation, as required. Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual student needs.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Provide ongoing feedback on student achievement through formal and informal methods.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the goals of the campus and school district.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume…