SPED Behavior Teacher

Location: Crandall

Position Type:
Teaching - High School

Date Posted:
6/10/2026

Location:
Crandall High School
Primary Purpose:
Provide students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotion,
physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials and activities to
meet student's behavioral and academic needs. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree for accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for assignments
Texas Special Education Certification and or endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:
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 for special students
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Strong ability to handle emotional disorders in a school environment
Knowledge of Response to Intervention process for students with behavioral concerns

Experience:
Student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee
process for each student assigned.
2. Develop and implement lesson plans for student learning that fulfills the requirements of the district's
curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as needed and required. Prepare lessons that
reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
3. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of
instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student
assigned.
4. Ensure student access to general education curriculum, prepare lessons and other instructional materials and
activities to meet student's behavioral and academic needs.
5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, campus administration, behavior specialists and other staff to
modify the regular curriculum as needed ensuring student access and success.
6. Collaborate with the Response To Intervention campus team to support students needing behavioral
interventions and supports for all students in need.
7. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, and/or social skill development program for students and show
written evidence of preparation and implementation, as required.
8. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that
reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
9. Manage the SPED caseload, prepare compliant and quality IEP documents along with participate in ARD
Committee meetings for students in the caseload.
10. Consult with Behavior Specialist and other Student Support Services staff periodically or as directed to ensure
program and student success.
11. Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
12. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student
assigned.
13. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher's aide(s).
14. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development
1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and other supports for students as stated in IEP.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by
campus principal.
4. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of
students.
5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to
district requirements.
6. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission and vision of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization
15. Create a safe classroom environment conducive to learning and…