Fort Bend Independent School District
Special Education Teacher (RES/CT/IC) - Missouri City Middle School
Fort Bend Independent School District, Missouri City, Texas, United States, 77489
Job Overview
The Special Education Teacher – Resource/In-Class Support – Co‑Teach (RES/CT/IC) – Missouri City Middle School (250002JP) will provide instruction and support in academic, behavior, social and self‑care skills to students with disabilities. They will deliver specialized instruction in the general education and/or special education setting and may coach UIL sports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instruction to students with varying disabilities, ensuring access to the grade‑level curriculum with accommodations and/or modifications in the least restrictive environment.
Prepare sequential, meaningful lesson plans and materials that are aligned to IEP goals, student assessed needs, and the general education curriculum.
Maintain knowledge of disability awareness and implement specially designed instruction that grants full access to the general education curriculum.
Utilize data collection tools and assessment results to document ongoing student progress, monitor instruction, behavioral, and social‑emotional plans.
Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers/ARD.
Fully implement student IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modifications of materials and/or curriculum.
Provide basic personal‑care needs for students who are unable to care for themselves, such as toileting and feeding.
Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure full implementation of student IEPs, BIPs, and social‑skills plans.
Maintain updated knowledge of assigned grade‑level content and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Compliance and Program Support
Maintain confidentiality of students with disabilities as required by law.
Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school community personnel to develop an IEP.
Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and Annual Goals/Objectives for IAR/ARD meetings.
Arrange and prepare draft ARD documents and participate in students’ Full Individual Evaluation (FIE) and progress reports as required.
Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines related to serving students with disabilities.
Conduct and maintain tasks related to the School Health and Related Services Program (SHARS).
Participate in professional development activities as required or assigned.
Support and direct paraprofessionals regarding the implementation of students’ IEPs.
UIL Sport Coaching Duties (if applicable)
Perform coaching duties as assigned and support the athletic program.
Adhere to UIL rules and regulations.
Assist with athletic department budgets, schedules, and facility use.
Communicate regularly with the athletic department.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Texas Teaching Certification for subject and grade level or competency through the Texas Content Competency Worksheet (TCCW) or statement of eligibility.
Valid Special Education Certification EC‑12 or Special Education Specialist Certification EC‑12.
Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred if coaching a UIL sport).
Coaching experience preferred if coaching a UIL sport.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on student needs and abilities.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of technology equipment and software programs.
Proven ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying items weighing less than 40 lb. Must use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. Requires close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
The employee will work outside up to 25 % of the time exposed to inclement weather and may lift and position students and implement behavior intervention strategies. Teachers are expected to intervene with student behavior that can include aggression, self‑injurious behaviors, disruptive behaviors, and self‑stimulatory behaviors. Exposure to bodily fluids and frequent illnesses is a potential risk.
Primary Location TEXAS – MISSOURI CITY
Salary Grade P7
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instruction to students with varying disabilities, ensuring access to the grade‑level curriculum with accommodations and/or modifications in the least restrictive environment.
Prepare sequential, meaningful lesson plans and materials that are aligned to IEP goals, student assessed needs, and the general education curriculum.
Maintain knowledge of disability awareness and implement specially designed instruction that grants full access to the general education curriculum.
Utilize data collection tools and assessment results to document ongoing student progress, monitor instruction, behavioral, and social‑emotional plans.
Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers/ARD.
Fully implement student IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modifications of materials and/or curriculum.
Provide basic personal‑care needs for students who are unable to care for themselves, such as toileting and feeding.
Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure full implementation of student IEPs, BIPs, and social‑skills plans.
Maintain updated knowledge of assigned grade‑level content and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Compliance and Program Support
Maintain confidentiality of students with disabilities as required by law.
Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school community personnel to develop an IEP.
Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and Annual Goals/Objectives for IAR/ARD meetings.
Arrange and prepare draft ARD documents and participate in students’ Full Individual Evaluation (FIE) and progress reports as required.
Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines related to serving students with disabilities.
Conduct and maintain tasks related to the School Health and Related Services Program (SHARS).
Participate in professional development activities as required or assigned.
Support and direct paraprofessionals regarding the implementation of students’ IEPs.
UIL Sport Coaching Duties (if applicable)
Perform coaching duties as assigned and support the athletic program.
Adhere to UIL rules and regulations.
Assist with athletic department budgets, schedules, and facility use.
Communicate regularly with the athletic department.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Texas Teaching Certification for subject and grade level or competency through the Texas Content Competency Worksheet (TCCW) or statement of eligibility.
Valid Special Education Certification EC‑12 or Special Education Specialist Certification EC‑12.
Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred if coaching a UIL sport).
Coaching experience preferred if coaching a UIL sport.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on student needs and abilities.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of technology equipment and software programs.
Proven ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying items weighing less than 40 lb. Must use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. Requires close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
The employee will work outside up to 25 % of the time exposed to inclement weather and may lift and position students and implement behavior intervention strategies. Teachers are expected to intervene with student behavior that can include aggression, self‑injurious behaviors, disruptive behaviors, and self‑stimulatory behaviors. Exposure to bodily fluids and frequent illnesses is a potential risk.
Primary Location TEXAS – MISSOURI CITY
Salary Grade P7
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