2025-2026 Special Education Teacher- Structure @ Mata Intermediate

Alief Independent School District•Houston, TX

64d

About The Position

Provide students with behavioral and instructional learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Teach ongoing behavior management strategies for remaining calm and social emotional learning instruction. Develop and implement individualized plans for specially designed instruction for students to develop competencies and skills to maximize opportunities, independent living, economic self-sufficiency and full participation in society.

Requirements

Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year
Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required by assignment
Knowledge of positive behavior supports, curriculum and instruction and subject matter in assigned position
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Assist students when they are in a crisis-situation and provide emergency intervention
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software and Learning Management Systems
Trained in restraint and de-escalation strategies
Direct work experience with individuals with an emotional disturbance disability

Nice To Haves

ESL Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education.
Establish and maintains a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
Maintain an acceptable attendance rate - 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding IEP development, review progress on IEP Goals and Objectives, provide grades, conferences, etc.
Demonstrate and maintain competence in delivering PCS in accordance with IEP requirements.
Perform PCS tasks as specified in each student's IEP.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all SHARS billable PCS activities.
Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula, and individual education plan. Multiple preparations (courses) may be required.
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district's curriculum program, and IEP. Shows written evidence of preparation as required. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
Implement instructional and linguistic modifications and/or accommodations per Admissions/Review/ Dismissal (ARD) committees and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPAC) committees.
Work cooperatively with general education teachers to support special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Determine instructional goals, objectives, and specially designed instruction according to the student's needs related to their disability.
Assess the on-going accomplishments and needs of students; maintains appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines. Administer state assessment as appropriate to student population.
Create an inviting, risk free, supportive, and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students.
Implement appropriate and effective behavior management systems in alignment with student behavior intervention plans, building and district policies and/or rules governing student conduct.
Manage student behavior in accordance with behavior intervention plans, Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
Comply with state, district, and federal laws; district and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.