Special Education Teacher 2026-2027

Job Title: Adaptive PE/Special Olympics Coach Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Special Services Executive Director Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Dept./School: Assigned Campus Days: 187

Supervises: Not Applicable

Primary Purpose:

Work collaboratively with campus and district staff to provide physical education consultation support and evaluation services to eligible special education students in a classroom setting. Provide direct instructional consulting and monitoring services to students in the lease restrictive environment ranging from a segregated one-on-one and small group to inclusion. Provide instruction designed to help them fulfill their full potential for intellectual physical social and emotional growth with appropriate learning activities. Provide experiences designed to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual physical social and emotional growth. Empower students to develop competencies and skills that lead to student achievement and progress. Preparing students for local state or provincial national and regional competition(s) by providing athletes with comprehensive sports training.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned

PE Certification (preferred)

Sped Certification (preferred

Special Knowledge Skills:

Knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Special Education Law

Knowledge/Experience working with students with disabilities

Knowledge of TTESS Appraisal System

Experience:

Student teaching or approved internship preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required

  Develop & monitor progress of Individual Education Plans (IEP)

  Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations/modifications for differences in learning styles of students

  Attend and prepare all required documentation for ARD meetings

  Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations

  Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned

  Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities

  Work cooperatively with General Education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education according to guidelines established in IEP

  Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods in accordance with district requirements

  Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s)

  Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process

  Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits

  Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

  Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the school

  Be a positive role model for students.

  Support the mission of the school district

  Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the intellectual physical social and emotional development of students

  Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook

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

  Assist in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials relevant to the position

  Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with students parents teachers principals and other staff members

  Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues students parents and community members

  Maintain Confidentiality

  Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

  Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills

  Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers

  Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required

  Attend and participate in faculty meetings Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and serve on staff committees as required

  Receive Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification and renew annually

  Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required

Special Olympics Responsibilities:

Select assess and train Special Olympics Athletes

o Recruit athletes and properly complete and submit all required medical registration materials by established deadlines

o Assess each athlete to determine the level of individual skills team skills or both for training and competition in selected sports

o Develop individualized training program for each athlete. The program shall include instruction in fundamental skills conditioning competition and rules. The training program should be a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks.

Know understand and abide by the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules

Know and understand the sport being coached

Travel to various campuses within the district and out of town for Special Olympics events

Work extended school days for Special Olympics

Provide proper planning for each step of training and competition

Provide and maintain a safe and secure physical environment

Use acceptable and safe equipment

Ensure appropriate sport skills instruction and safe competition.

Match athletes according to strength size and ability

Continually assess each athlete for participation in appropriate activities within not beyond that athletes abilities and capabilities

Inform athletes of inherent risks associated with a specific sport

Ensure acceptable supervision and maintain a 1:4 volunteer-to-athlete ratio

Establish an emergency action plan that includes procedures for emergency medical support postponements or cancelations crisis communication and incident and accident reporting

Provide accurate medical support at all times

Maintain accurate records

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s)

Serve as mentor to student teachers

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used : Personal computer phone systems video/instructional equipment and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged siting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside from school home or location other than school building may work outside; regular exposure to noise and computer monitors

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

Signature Date

Required Experience:

IC