Middle School: Teacher Special Education CLaSS (Communication, Language, and Soc
Fort Bend ISD, Town of Texas, WI, United States
Job Description - Middle School: Teacher Special Education CLaSS (Communication, Language, and Social Skills) 2025-2026 (2500004V)
Job Overview
The Teacher Special Education Middle School CLASS (Communication, Language, And Social Skills) will provide students receiving special education services with behavioral and social skills necessary to be educated in an inclusive setting, and to increase the students' social abilities in order to be successful in transition into adulthood. Overarching goals include increasing independence, improving social relationships, increasing prosocial behaviors, and other skills students can further utilize as they transition into adulthood. Any teacher who will coach a UIL sport will also provide athletic services related to that athletic sport.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
- Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school/community personnel in the development of clear, measurable Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
- Apply knowledge of human development and disabilities to plan and implement appropriate curriculum with accommodations, modifications, and adaptations.
- Document ongoing student progress, retain and maintain accurate records, including support and service logs, regular data collection on IEP targets, and progress updates.
- Administer and analyze student assessments appropriately, including state and district testing and informal criterion-referenced assessments.
- Develop Present Levels of Academic And Functional Performance (PLAAFP) and annual goals/objectives based on assessment results.
- Prepare, organize, and implement lesson plans that are developmentally and age-appropriate based on student IEPs, including behavior intervention plans.
- Use appropriate adaptive and assistive technology as documented in the ARD and/or recommended by related service providers.
- Maintain a collaborative working relationship with general education teachers to ensure understanding and implementation of appropriate intervention strategies.
- Provide on-campus staff training regarding the implementation of social and behavioral interventions and supports to CLaSS students.
- Direct, train, assign, and oversee the activities of an educational setting paraprofessional, aide, and provide input into the performance evaluation process.
- Conduct instructional or other professional activities consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws.
- Safeguard confidentiality regarding students with disabilities.
- Prepare paperwork for and participate in Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
- Participate in appropriate on-campus and off-campus professional development activities as required or assigned.
- Perform coaching duties as assigned as well as other duties required for the smooth operation of a successful athletic program.
- Possess knowledge and adhere to UIL rules and regulations.
- Assist the Athletic Department with budget, schedules, and care/use of facilities.
- Communicate with the Athletic Department regularly.
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Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
- Valid Special Education Certification (Special Education, EC-12).
- De-Escalation/Restraint Certification (Crisis Prevention Intervention - CPI certification required within 30 days of providing instruction).
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training required within one year of hire date.
- Valid Driver's license with CDL Certification preferred if coaching a UIL sport.
- Coaching experience preferred if coaching a UIL sport.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations, and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts requiring normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
- The employee will be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. This position requires lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behavior through hands-on intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Teachers are expected to intervene with students' behavior, which can include aggression, self-injurious behaviors, disruptive behaviors, and self-stimulatory behaviors. The potential exists for exposure to bodily fluids and frequent childhood, pre-teen, and teen illnesses.
Primary Location
: TEXASJob
: SPECIAL EDOrganization
: CAMPUSPosition Calendar: 190AU1
School Year: 2025-2026
Salary Grade: P7