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Elementary TSS (Transitioning Students for Success) Teacher

Bonham Independent School District, Bonham, TX, United States


Elementary TSS (Transitioning Students for Success) Teacher JobID: 2966

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3

Date Posted: 4/21/2026

Location: Finley-Oates Elementary

Elementary TSS (Transitioning Students for Success) Teacher

Provide instruction to students with severe cognitive disabilities.

Work with and supervise classroom paraprofessionals when providing instruction.

Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Academic Support

Deliver small‑group or individualized instruction in core subjects (reading, writing, math).

Use differentiated teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on data.

Transition Readiness

Teach organizational, study, and time‑management skills.

Prepare students for middle school expectations (class changes, multiple teachers, increased workload).

Help students develop independence and self‑advocacy skills.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Support students in building confidence, resilience, and positive peer relationships.

Implement SEL lessons focusing on emotional regulation and problem‑solving.

Address behavioral challenges using positive interventions.

Work closely with general education teachers, special education staff, counselors, and administrators.

Participate in meetings such as RTI/MTSS, IEP (if applicable), and parent conferences.

Communicate regularly with families about student progress and needs.

Assessment & Documentation

Use formal and informal assessments to identify student needs.

Maintain accurate records of student progress and interventions.

Contribute to intervention plans and progress reports.

Create a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Establish clear expectations and routines.

Qualifications

Texas State Certification as a Special Education Teacher

Special Education Certification Required: Special Education EC-12

Employment Dates

Begin August 3, 2026

See BISD Teacher Salary Scale

Plus $5,000 Lifeskills/TSS/ESCE Teacher Stipend

BISD pays $3,255.00 towards medical premium

BISD provides a $10,000 Life Insurance Policy

BISD provides Telehealth premium for all employees

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