Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Mineola Independent School District, Wood County Special Education SSA - Quitman, Texas. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board, and Mineola Independent School District.

Job : 5561740

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Life Skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lesson plans for students, tailoring instruction to their specific needs and goals that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Provide practical skill training that could involve hands‑on activities, demonstrations, and real‑world experiences to reinforce learned skills.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, campus policies, and administrative regulations.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Instruct daily living skills like personal hygiene, meal preparation, grocery shopping, budgeting, transportation, and communication.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, campus policies,and administrative regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in the district staff development program.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents required.

• Donya Mooney, Assistant Director
• Wood County Special Education SSA
• Phone:
• Email: mooneyd