2025/2026 Special Education Teacher, Resource / Inclusion $2,500 Stipend

Education Service Center Region 13 (TX) • Austin, TX

116d

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher at Reagan Elementary is responsible for providing special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher will develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials tailored to student ability levels. This position may be contingent upon funding in whole or in part through state or federal grants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate to subject and grade level assigned.
• Bilingual certification required for bilingual positions.
• Experience in student teaching, internship, fieldwork, observation and all other placements required by universities or state approved programs for certification.
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area; ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting process and implementation; curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to present information accurately and clearly; manage multiple priorities and projects; and instruct students and manage their behavior.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.
• 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.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
• 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 district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• 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.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1000 sign bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees