Middle School Teacher - Special Education- Behavior/Disability

Job Title: Special Education Teacher – Behavior Disability Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: BAC/ MAS

Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 05/2023

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area
assigned 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/Certification

 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
 Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
 Valid certification in the following: Special Education (EC-12) plus Core Subjects
 Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
 Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by applicant

Special Knowledge/Skills:

 Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
 General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
 Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
 Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

 At least one year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program
and show written evidence of preparation as required.

2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board

policies, and administrative regulations.

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

5. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special
education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

6. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

1. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
2. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
3. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

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

2. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

1. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
2. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for

special education teachers.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents

required.
4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
5. Attendance at work is an essential job function.
6. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Tools/Equipment Used: 

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; Move small stacks of
textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Posture: Prolonged standing/walking; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and
twisting.

Motion: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing, walking, Sensory ability needs -
significant; hearing, near vision, peripheral vision color discrimination, depth perception.

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom
equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through
physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise, frequent cold and heat.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; Regular
district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

Edgewood Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender
identity), age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis
prohibited by law.

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.

Approved by Date

Reviewed by Date