High School Special Education Teacher

High School Special Education Teacher for  School Year

Starting Date: Immediately

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 match student ability levels. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate for assignment

• 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
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

• 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 provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 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.
• 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.

Hale Center ISD offers a great learning environment for teachers and students with small class sizes. We are conveniently located between Lubbock and Plainview. When you join our District, you are joining a family that puts students first and helps them achieve their best. Hale Center ISD has a competitive pay scale, as well as comprehensive and affordable health benefits.

Hale Center ISD is participating in the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. Through TIA, outstanding teachers have the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on demonstrated instructional effectiveness and student growth.

Teachers hired into TIA‑eligible positions may have the opportunity to earn a state designation (Recognized, Exemplary, or Master) based on the district’s approved TIA system. Designated teachers may receive annual incentive allotments as determined by the Texas Education Agency and district guidelines.

Position Type: Full‑Time