Teacher, CASE Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
The Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher position is designed for an educator who wants to serve and support students with low incidence disabilities to ensure they develop the academic, social, and vocational skills needed for success in the post-school environment. The CASE teacher is responsible for providing a comprehensive program of academics, social skills, independent living, and self-care for assigned students on the school campus and in the community. All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate clearly and respectfully, champion student needs, and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education and General Education).
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- One year of student teaching or approved internship.
- Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services.
- Valid Texas ESL certification.
- CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training.
- Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services with low incidence disabilities.
- Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation.
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at the prerequisite level.
- Ability to instruct students, manage their behavior, and maintain a structured learning environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong technology skills including technology integration.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements instructional plans to assist students in learning and mainstreaming skills utilizing programmed materials and an orderly classroom environment.
- Implements individual education plans (IEPs), monitors and documents student progress.
- Communicates regularly with parents to review student progress.
- Organizes, plans for, and participates in community trips per the students’ IEP.
- Develops toilet training, diapering, and clean-up procedures, as needed.
- Implements and monitors plan for feeding or feeding instructions.
- Assists with the implementation of programs developed by related services personnel.
- Maintains the confidentiality of student and parent information.
- Maintains flexible working relationships and provides supports to and schedules for the paraprofessionals assigned.
- Maintains CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training.
- Takes part in professional development for students on an alternative curriculum, students with autism, and students with intellectual disabilities.
- Serves as the students’ Case Manager, including responsibility for coordinating and documenting the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee for each student.
- Ensures that students have appropriately written Standards Based Individualized Education Programs (SBIEP).
- Ensures that the IEP is being implemented with fidelity in all school settings.
- Evaluates and monitors individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection.
- Participates in placement decisions based on educational, social, and behavioral data presented to the committee.
- Maintains documentation of implementation of services in accordance with the students’ Individual Educational Plans.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Teacher Salary Scale
- Exempt pay status
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
