Teacher - Special Education (Behavior Unit - BAC - Elolf ES - 2026-2027

Judson Indep School District•Converse, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides students with learning activities and experiences designed to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher develops or modifies curricula and prepares lessons and instructional materials to match student ability levels, working in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. The role includes developing and implementing student IEPs through the ARD Committee process, adapting instruction, assessing student progress, and supporting students’ academic, behavioral, personal-care, and developmental needs. The teacher also maintains communication with families and colleagues, follows applicable regulations and safety procedures, and directs instructional aides.

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 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 Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting and implementation.
Knowledge of adapting curriculum and instruction for students with special needs.
Effective communication skills.
Student teaching, an approved internship, or related work experience.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including frequent movement and occasional moderate lifting and carrying of 15–44 pounds.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop an IEP for each assigned student through the ARD Committee process.
Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill-development programs and document preparation as required.
Assess student learning styles and achievement through formal and informal methods.
Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment suited to students’ learning styles and needs.
Present subject matter in accordance with each student’s IEP and use varied instructional techniques, media, and technology.
Work with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula and assist students in regular classes with assignments.
Participate regularly in ARD Committee meetings and in the selection of 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 resource personnel about students’ educational, social, medical, and personal needs.
Create an appropriate classroom environment and manage student behavior, including crisis intervention and physical restraint when necessary under the IEP.
Consult classroom teachers about behavior management according to students’ IEPs.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assign and oversee the work of instructional aides and volunteers.
Communicate with parents, students, principals, and teachers, and maintain professional relationships with them and colleagues.
Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and required staff committees.
Comply with applicable federal, state, district, and school rules and policies, including the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics.
Maintain required physical and electronic reports, records, and documents.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures and maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.
Maintain daily attendance and punctuality at work.