Special Services Teachers

Contract Special Services Teachers

Dripping Springs ISD DSISD Special Services - Dripping Springs, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5832965

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Contract Special Services Education Teacher

Exemption Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Date Revised: 4.24.2024

Department/School: Assigned Campus

Primary

Purpose:

Provide specially designed instruction and support to students with disabilities in order to help them achieve academic, behavioral, and social growth. Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that support access to the general curriculum and promote growth in accordance with federal, state, and district requirements.

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 relevant classroom experience

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Plan and deliver instruction using a variety of strategies to meet student needs in resource, inclusion, and/or self-contained settings.
• Adapt general education curriculum as needed for students with disabilities based on instructional needs and IEP goals.
• Use data from assessments and progress monitoring to adjust instruction and services.
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers, related service providers, and support staff.
• Supervise and guide instructional aides and paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of student progress.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Monitor student behavior and implement behavior intervention plans as needed.
• Serve as a positive role model and advocate for students with disabilities.
• 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 computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

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