Gus Birdwell Elementary is accepting applications for an Elementary Special Education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  The position will pay an additional $3,000 for Master degree.  District pays $400 per month towards applicants health insurance.  

 

 

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. Works in self-contained team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

     Education/Certification:

          Bachelor's Degree from accredited university

          Valid Texas Teacher Certification with required special education endorsements for assignment

 

     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 how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

          Effective communication skills

 

      Experience:

          Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

 

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develp IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures