Teacher 2025-2026, Special Education ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), (Fall Vacancies)

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (TX) • Houston, TX

121d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role involves developing or modifying curricula and preparing lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. The teacher will work in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate that matches the content area and grade level of the assignment.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and meeting process and implementation.
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and plan appropriate instructional strategies.
• Present subject matter effectively according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs of each student assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed.
• Participate in IEP Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, toileting, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Create a 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.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees