Special Education Teacher-Life Skills - Assigned High School HS (2026-2027)
Company: Prosper ISD
Location: Prosper
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Salary Schedules Link / Days: 185 Primary Purpose: Provide
special education students with learning activities and experiences
designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual,
emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula
and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match
student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental,
or itinerant capacity as assigned. Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited
university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special
education endorsements for assignments Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area Knowledge
of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and
Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and
implementation Knowledge of ABA strategies preferred Knowledge of
how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs Effective
communication skills Experience: One year student teaching or
approved internship Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies 1. Collaborate with students, parents, and
other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee
process for each student assigned. 2. Implement an instructional,
therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and
show written evidence of preparation as required. 3. Conduct
assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate
instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and
equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and
needs of students assigned. 4. Present subject matter effectively
and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of
instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the
needs and capabilities of each student assigned 5. Work
cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula
as needed and assist special education students in regular classes
with assignments. 6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a
regular basis. 7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and
other instructional media. Student Growth and Development 8.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal
and informal testing. 9. Provide or supervise personal care,
medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP. 10. Assume
responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor
outside activities approved by campus principal. 11. Consult
district and outside resource people regarding education, social,
medical, and personal needs of students. Classroom Management and
Organization 12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning
and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development
of students. 13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline
including intervening in crisis situations and physically
restraining students as necessary according to IEP. 14. Consult
with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior
according to IEP. 15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions
to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 16. Plan
and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee
completion. Other 17. Establish and maintain open communication by
conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and
teachers. 18. Maintain professional relationships with parents,
students, and colleagues. 19. Participate in staff development
activities to improve job-related skills. 20. Keep informed of and
comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and
policies for special education teachers. 21. Compile, maintain, and
file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other
documents required. 22. Attend and participate in faculty meetings
and serve on staff committees as required. Supervisory
Responsibilities: Direct the work of instructional aide(s). Mental
Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment
Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional
equipment Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting,
bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent
walking Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or
more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities,
control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory
students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment;
may work prolonged or irregular hours Environment: Exposure to
biological hazards Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under
stress
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