Teacher- SPED Social Development

Teacher- SPED Social Development (2026-27) Job Details

Job : 5707719

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Provide all students with appropriate learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function as successful, productive, contributing members of our society.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
  Valid Texas certificate for the subject and level assigned.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Positive and productive communication and interpersonal skills;
  Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subject(s) assigned;
  General knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
  Specific 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;
  In depth knowledge of behavior principles and strategies to include ABA;
  Knowledge of Boys Town model and/or Positive Approach to Student Success (PASS);
  Ability to incorporate behavior principles in positive, proactive, and instructional ways;
  Knowledge of district physical restraint and crisis intervention plan;
  Flexibility to change; innovation to meet the needs of all students;
  General knowledge of objective data collection and interpretation.
• Experience: At least one year student teaching or approved internship.

• Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district’s philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals and the student’s IEP.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through ARD Committee process for each student assigned and through alignment to the curriculum.
• 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 assigned students.
• Participate in ARD committees on a regular basis.
• Align teaching and available resources to the District curriculum.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative guidelines and the District curriculum.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula and instruction as needed for special education, 504, ELL, and GT students according to guidelines established.
• Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools.
• Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area teaching.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteers.
• Communication:
• Use positive and productive communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members.
• Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Classroom management and organization:
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Provide or supervise personal care and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in…