Special Education Structured Teacher

2025-2026 Special Education Teacher- Structure @ Mata Intermediate

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Provide students with behavioral and instructional learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Education/Certification:

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

Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions

Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software and Learning Management Systems

Direct work experience with individuals with an emotional disturbance disability

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.

Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.

Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may hereafter be amended.

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 instructional goals, objectives, and specially designed instruction according to the student’s needs related to their disability.

provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines. 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.

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.

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.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

May be required to use therapeutic holds in the case of an emergency (only after appropriate training.)

frequent district wide travel; This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Probationary contract - 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

Minimum teacher salary is $66,500 (base $64,100 + $2,400 Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) Stipend)

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