2026-2027 Teacher – Special Education - STRIDE @ Boone Elementary

Alief Independent School District • Houston, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. 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)
• Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required by assignment
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and subject matter in assigned position
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to plan and collaborate with general education teachers to provide high quality specially designed instruction (SDI)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365
• At least two (2) years’ direct work experience with individuals with autism required

Nice To Haves

• ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide appropriate SDI for students with disabilities in inclusive classroom.
• Implement all STRIDE program Critical Components consistently.
• Utilize best-practice behavioral intervention strategies.
• Facilitate or manage paraprofessionals’ responsibilities in assisting with behavior intervention.
• 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, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
• 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.
• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula, and individual education plan.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district’s curriculum program, and IEP.
• 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 measurable instructional goals, objectives, and specially designed instruction (SDI) 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 disseminate progress reports on a regular basis per IEP and district guidelines.
• Administer state assessment as appropriate to student population.
• Supervise the implementation of IEP goals/objectives by a paraprofessional including specially designed instruction designed by the IEP.
• 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.
• Maintain certification in Alief-approved crisis management training.
• 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.

Benefits

• Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district
• 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Minimum teacher salary is $66,500 (base $64,100 + $2,400 Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) Stipend)
• Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed