Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Hitchcock ISD - Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Campus

Description:

Hitchcock High School has approximately 575 student and is located in the city of Hitchcock which is a small community located 15 miles north of Galveston and 40 miles south of downtown Houston. The Hitchcock Independent School District is located within Galveston County. It has four campuses in addition to Kids First Head Start. The enrollment is approximately 1,891 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

This student population is 38% African American, 36.3% Hispanic, 21.2% White and 3.7% multiracial. There is an overall rate of 82.8% for Economically Disadvantaged.

Date Posted: 6/25/2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

Description/Notes: The position is for a Special Education Inclusion Teacher at Hithcock High School in Hitchcock ISD, located approximately 20 miles from Galveston, Texas.

Primary

Purpose:

The Special Education Inclusion Teacher supports students with disabilities in general education classes by adapting curricula and lessons to their ability levels, promoting intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, and ensuring they meet the same expectations as their peers, working in various capacities as assigned.

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

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

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

• 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 show 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.
• 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.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Support student participation in extracurricular activities, consult with district or external resources regarding students' educational, social, medical, and personal needs, and serve as a positive role model

• Create 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 crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and…