Teacher 2026-2027, Special Education LIFE Skills, HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher provides special education 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 appropriate to students’ ability levels. Work may be in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity, as assigned. The role involves collaborating with students, parents, and staff to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), assessing student learning styles and achievement, and adapting instruction to meet individual needs. The teacher may provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding as specified in IEPs, manage student behavior, and support students in regular classes. The teacher also maintains required records, communicates with families and colleagues, participates in meetings and professional development, and may direct instructional aides if assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with the required special education endorsements for the assignments.
Knowledge of the special needs of students in the assigned area.
Knowledge of IEP goal setting, the IEP meeting process, and IEP implementation.
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with special needs.
Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs for assigned students.
Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill-development programs and prepare required written documentation.
Assess student learning styles and achievement through formal and informal assessments.
Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment suited to students’ learning styles and needs.
Present subject matter according to IEP guidelines and use varied instructional techniques and media, including technology.
Work with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula and assist special education students in regular classes.
Participate regularly in IEP Committee meetings and in selecting books, equipment, and instructional media.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding as stated in IEPs.
Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular or outside activities.
Consult district and outside resource people regarding students’ educational, social, medical, and personal needs as needed.
Create and maintain a classroom environment that supports learning and students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Manage student behavior, administer discipline, intervene in crises, and physically restrain students when necessary in accordance with IEPs.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding behavior management according to IEPs.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign work to teacher aides and oversee its completion, if assigned.
Comply with applicable federal, state, district, and school special education regulations and policies.
Maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers, and maintain professional relationships.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Direct the work of instructional aides, if assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.