Teacher 2024-2025 / Special Education LIFE Skills, HAIRGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Special Education Teacher for LIFE Skills at Hairgrove Elementary School is responsible for providing tailored educational experiences to special education students, focusing on their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. This role involves developing and modifying curricula, preparing instructional materials, and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to meet the diverse needs of students in a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities and experiences for special education students.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons to match student ability levels.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs for assigned students.
• Conduct assessments of student learning styles and plan appropriate instructional strategies.
• Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify curricula as needed.
• Participate in IEP Committee meetings regularly.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for student development.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline as necessary according to IEP.
• Keep informed of and comply with regulations and policies for special education teachers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• Knowledge of IEP goal setting and implementation process.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days
• Competitive salary based on pay grade T60.