Teacher - Special Education (Resource/Inclusion) - Elolf ES - 2026-2027

Judson Indep School District•Converse, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides students with special needs learning activities and experiences designed to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher develops or modifies curricula and prepares lessons and instructional materials suited to students’ ability levels, working in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. This Resource/Inclusion position is campus-based and reports to the Campus Principal. The teacher collaborates with students, parents, and staff to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process. Duties include instruction and assessment, adapting regular curricula, supporting students in regular classes, managing classroom behavior, providing or supervising personal and medical care as specified in IEPs, and maintaining required records and professional relationships. The position also directs instructional aides and supervises students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for the assignment.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check; the employee pays a non-refundable fee of approximately $50.
Knowledge of the special needs of students in assigned areas.
Knowledge of the ARD Committee process and IEP goal-setting and implementation.
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with special needs.
Effective communication skills.
Student teaching, an approved internship, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process.
Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill-development programs and maintain written evidence of preparation as required.
Assess student learning styles and achievement using formal and informal methods.
Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment appropriate to students’ learning styles and needs.
Present subject matter effectively in accordance with IEP guidelines.
Use varied instructional techniques and media, including technology, to meet students’ needs and capabilities.
Work with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula and help special education students with assignments in regular classes.
Participate regularly in ARD Committee meetings and help select books, equipment, and instructional media.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding as specified in students’ IEPs.
Assume assigned extracurricular responsibilities and sponsor activities approved by the Campus Principal.
Consult district and outside resources regarding students’ educational, social, medical, and personal needs.
Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including crisis intervention and physical restraint when necessary according to the IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers about behavior management according to IEPs.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign instructional aides’ and volunteers’ work and oversee its completion.
Communicate with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences, and maintain professional relationships.
Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and required staff committees.
Comply with federal, state, district, and school special education regulations and policies, district safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics.
Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance and attend work punctually and consistently.
Supervise students and direct the work of instructional aides.