Teacher – SPED Alternative Academics; AA Lifeskills; Bilingual

Teacher – SPED Alternative Academics (AA) Lifeskills (Bilingual) 2026-27

Clear Creek ISD MCWHIRTER ELEM - Webster, Texas

This job is also posted in Clear Creek ISD

Job : 5655876

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Primary Purpose

Provide all students with appropriate learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function as successful, productive, contributing members of our society. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas certificate for the subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Positive and productive communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subject(s) assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Specific 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
• In depth knowledge of behavior principles and strategies to include ABA
• Ability to incorporate behavior principles in positive, proactive, and instructional ways
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports and crisis interventions
• Flexibility to change; innovation to meet the needs of all students
• General knowledge of objective data collection and interpretation

Experience

• At least one year student teaching or approved internship

• Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district’s philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals and the student’s IEP
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through ARD Committee process for each student assigned and through alignment to the curriculum
• Implement an instructional or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students
• Participate in ARD committees on a regular basis
• Align teaching and available resources to the District curriculum
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative guidelines and the District curriculum
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curriculum and instruction as needed for special education, 504, ELL, and GT students according to guidelines established
• Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
• Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools
• Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area teaching
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteers

• Use positive and productive communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members
• Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner
• Be a positive role model for students

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students
• Provide or supervise personal care and feeding of students as stated in IEP
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate…