Teacher - Special Ed

Position Type:
Teaching - Special Education/Teacher - Special Education SAIL

Date Posted:
5/12/2026

Location:
Waco HighJob Title: Teacher - Special Ed
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted
Reports To: Principal(s)
Pay Grade/Days: Teacher/187
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)
Date Revised: June 2017

Primary Purpose:
Serve as Special Education Case Managers to develop and oversee the implementation of a student IEP's. Collect and analyze multiple sources of data to provide input on student progress regarding the general curriculum. Monitor each student on their caseload for adherence to attendance and disciplinary policies. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district policies or procedures. Provide Specially-Designed Instruction, using research-based methodologies, to assist with student progress on IEP's.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate(s) with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of disability categories, and ability to develop Specially-Designed Instruction to address individualized needs
Expertise in differentiated instructional strategies, to include academic and behavioral strategies
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to analyze data in order to recommend instructional practices
Ability to manage personnel, when necessary
Superior organizational, time management, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Superior problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process
and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Experience
Approved student teaching/internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Comply with all Special Education Case Manager responsibilities per the Case Manager Handbook, Special Education Department procedures, and campus/District procedures.

Develop, oversee the implementation of, and progress monitor student IEP's.

Report progress to the parent(s)/guardian(s) as outlined in student IEP's.

Train the general education teacher(s) in how to effectively implement student IEP's prior to the first day of instruction and immediately following each ARD.

Collaborate with the general education teacher(s) to ensure that special education students are receiving the services outlined in their IEP's, and that students are making progress in the general education curriculum. This shall be on an individualized basis regarding student IEP's.

Attend all required meetings, i.e. ARD meetings, Case Manager Meetings, staffings, faculty meetings, PLC's, etc..

Serve as a liaison between general education and special education, i.e. disseminate information gained from professional development trainings at the campus level.

Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP's through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

Plan and use appropriate research-based instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding or the learning needs of students assigned.

Plan and supervise assignments for teacher paraprofessional (s) and volunteer (s), as required.

Prepare lessons and lesson plans as required.

Manage student behavior, to include implementation of behavior intervention plans and research-based behavioral interventions and methodologies.

Intervene in crisis situations and physically restrain students, within District approved procedures, as necessary for staff and student safety.

Establish and maintain appropriate communication and professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including the Special Education Principal's Notebook.

Perform other duties related to Special Education as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher paraprofessional(s).

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling,
pulling and pushing. Move small stacks…