Teacher: Special Education Co-Teach Science/Coach; SY Job San Marcos area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher: Special Education Co-Teach Science/Coach (26-27 SY)

Teacher:
Special Education Co‑Teach Science/Coach (26‑27 SY)

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, San Marcos High School – San Marcos, Texas.

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 5, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Special Education Teacher WAGE/HOUR:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Principal DEPT./SCHOOL:
Campus Assigned DATE REVISED:
February 2025

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences based on goals and objectives identified in the student’s IEP. Develop or modify curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to students’ ability levels. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Certification:
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
ESL Certification required within twelve months of employment for K‑5 General Education, 6‑12 English Language Arts Reading (ELAR), and Special Education (SPED) ACL Teachers.
Special Knowledge/

Skills:
- Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and IEP goal setting and implementation.
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Consultation and collaboration skills.
Minimum Experience:

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Collaborate with students, parents and other staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (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/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.

Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist students included in regular classes with assignments.

Prepare for ADMISSION, REVIEW and DISMISSAL (ARD) Committee meetings by:

a. Updating existing IEP with written notation;
b. Administering criterion‑referenced or curriculum‑based assessments according to special education department procedures;
c. Completing academic and/or developmental, behavioral competencies information (PLAAFP);
d. Drafting modifications of regular education instruction.
e. Drafting new IEP goals and objectives to send home to parents for review.

Participate in the ADMISSION, REVIEW and DISMISSAL (ARD) Committee meetings by:

a. Attending as the deaf education representative;
b. Explaining and discussing the student’s progress on previous IEP, current competencies, proposed IEP goals and objectives, and proposed class, schedule, modifications/accommodations, and supplemental aids;
c. Providing information regarding state testing recommendations and previous year results;
d. Reporting transition goals and activities as needed.

After the ARD Committee meeting:

a. Distribute IEP paperwork to all teachers responsible for implementing the accommodations/modifications;
b. Provide and utilize supplemental aids as determined by the ARD committee;
c. Implement the student’s IEP;
d. Provide written evidence of student growth toward IEP by completing progress reports.

Conduct formal and informal assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities.

Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the IEP.

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants/aides and/or volunteers.

Use technology, including assistive technology, in the teaching/learning process.

Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.

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

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may…

Teacher: Special Education Co-Teach Science​/Coach; SY

Teacher: Special Education Co-Teach Science/Coach; SY