Special Education Teacher
Morgan ISD
8 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Texas, United States
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 School Year
LOCATION: Morgan Independent School District
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 10 months
POSITION SUMMARY: 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 student ability levels. Work in resource/inclusion settings and supervise teacher aides as necessary. Small case load with opportunity to make individual student impact.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Bilingual preferred
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
•General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
•Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop 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.
•Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
•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.
•Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instruction
•Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
•Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
•Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
•Use technology in teaching/learning process.
•Implement Dyslexia Intervention
Student Growth and Development
•Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
•Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
•Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
•Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
•Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
•Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
•Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
•Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
•Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
•Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication
•Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
•Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
•Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Other
•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 special education teachers.
•Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
•Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
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.
Morgan ISD (MISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants, please send resume to:
Dr. John C. Bullion, Superintendent
Morgan Independent School District
P.O. Box 300
Morgan, Texas 76671
E-mail: john.bullion@morganisd.org
(254) 635-2311
LOCATION: Morgan Independent School District
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 10 months
POSITION SUMMARY: 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 student ability levels. Work in resource/inclusion settings and supervise teacher aides as necessary. Small case load with opportunity to make individual student impact.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Bilingual preferred
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
•General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
•Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop 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.
•Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
•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.
•Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instruction
•Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
•Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
•Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
•Use technology in teaching/learning process.
•Implement Dyslexia Intervention
Student Growth and Development
•Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
•Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
•Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
•Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
•Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
•Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
•Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
•Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
•Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
•Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication
•Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
•Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
•Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Other
•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 special education teachers.
•Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
•Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
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.
Morgan ISD (MISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants, please send resume to:
Dr. John C. Bullion, Superintendent
Morgan Independent School District
P.O. Box 300
Morgan, Texas 76671
E-mail: john.bullion@morganisd.org
(254) 635-2311