ECSE - Special Education Teacher

ECSE
- Special Education Teacher (26-27)

Waller Independent School District, Jones Elementary School
- Prairie View, Texas

Job : 5623607

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Special Education Teacher (ECSE)

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: 4/06/2023

Annual Work Days Scheduled: 187 (PENDING DOI)

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) provides educational and support services for children 3 to 5 with identified delays in one or more of the five developmental areas. These areas are motor, social/emotional, self-help, communication, and pre-academic. Students are eligible for services on their 3rd birthday, regardless of when their birthday falls within the school year. ECSE services can be provided in general or special education settings and the focus of services is to provide access to learning in the least restrictive environment.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Appropriate Texas teaching certificate (e.g. Special Education EC-12 and appropriate generalist / core certificate, as well as ESL certificate if applicable)

• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal 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
• Effective communication skills

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education services.
• Complete all district, state and federal paperwork required under IDEA, within the district's timeline.
• Implement an instructional program for eligible students based on the TEA 0-3 Infant and Toddler Developmental Guidelines, the Prekindergarten guidelines, and any other district developed curriculum.
• Collaborate with campus staff, related service providers and district special education administrative staff to provide an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff and parents/guardians information pertaining to student’s ARD paperwork, IEP’s and general progress.
• Develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives as indicated on student’s IEP.
• 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.
• Retain all appropriate documentation regarding skills development and progress reporting. Complete state assessment for eligible students.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with assigned students or small groups to develop social, emotional, and behavioral skills
• Provide direct behavioral services to students within general education settings, and indirect support to staff working with students through coaching and training.
• Design and implement social skills instruction for students.
• Design and implement behavior intervention plans. Provide training to staff to ensure appropriate implementation.
• Supervise and train paraprofessionals to provide support according to students’ IEPs.
• Design, implement, and train staff on data collection systems.
• Implement service recommendations from district specialists.
• Complete all case management duties according to district procedures.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal…