Special Education Teacher/Coach
Job in
Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, 76086, USA
Listing for:
Peaster Junior High School
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Special Education Teacher/Coach 2026-2027
Special Education Teacher/ Athletic Coach
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Bachelor's degree from accredited university. Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment. Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned. Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. 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. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures. Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules. Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes. Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience. 3 years coaching or participant experience in sport assigned.
Instructional Strategies
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion. 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.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 assignedWork 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.Student Growth and Development
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.Assume…
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