2026 Classroom Teacher; SPED - Port Arthur Elementary Campus

Position: [2025-2026] Classroom Teacher (SPED) - Port Arthur Elementary Campus
OPENS: 09/04/2024

CLOSES: Until Filled

JOB TITLE: Classroom Teacher (SPED Teacher)

REPORTS TO: Campus Director

DEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / Port Arthur Elementary Campus

WAGE / HOUR STATUS: Exempt/Full Time

PAY GRADE:  Teacher Salary Schedule (prorated for number of days employed)

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
o Bachelor's degree from accredited university
o Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

o Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned

o Valid Texas Special Education certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:
o Knowledge of subjects assigned
o General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
o Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
o Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

o Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and policies affecting special education

o Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies

o Knowledge of educational technology applications

o Able to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Strategies

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations/modifications for differences in individual student differences.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Conduct formal/informal assessments of assigned students and use results to plan instructional activities. Work cooperatively with special education director/teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Adapt to changing demands by planning, preparing, and adjusting teaching instruction for distance learning.

Provide academic instruction to students with disabilities in a variety of subjects using evidence-based techniques such as multisensory learning, repetition, or phonetics.

Use instructional time effectively and efficiently, while facilitating the integration of related services into the instructional program.

Choose and implement instructional techniques and strategies that promote successful transitions for individuals with disabilities. Create varied opportunities for all students to use effective written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual communication appropriate to each student.

Implement strategies for assessing students' skills within curricular areas including academic, social, and vocational.

Student Growth and Development

Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.

Be a positive role model for students; support mission of the school district.

Prepares all required paperwork for students Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting within timelines.

Attends and participates in ARD meetings on a regular basis.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Classroom Management and Organization

Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns and when necessary, develop and implement a behavior intervention plan based upon results of the functional behavior assessment in accordance with students' IEPs.

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.

Plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student.

Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date grade book and at any specified time student grade information can be produced.

Abide by the school's grading policy.

Maintain records of student attendance and performance.

Keep records of all special needs students that adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines to remain compliant.

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD…