Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
SALADO ISD, Salado, TX, United States
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher JobID: 600
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Special Education
Date Posted: 4/14/2026
Location: Thomas Arnold Elementary
Primary Purpose
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 match student ability levels. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university; Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
Knowledge of ARD Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation.
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
Effective communication skills.
Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Strategies
Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs 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.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of students’ needs.
Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines, employing a variety of techniques and media, including technology, to meet each student’s needs.
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.
Participate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
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 and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
Classroom Management and Organization
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Other
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
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.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct the work of instructional aide(s).
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion : Frequent walking
Lifting : May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non‑ambulatory students, lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment : Exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress
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Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Special Education
Date Posted: 4/14/2026
Location: Thomas Arnold Elementary
Primary Purpose
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 match student ability levels. Work in self‑contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university; Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
Knowledge of ARD Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation.
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
Effective communication skills.
Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Strategies
Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs 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.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of students’ needs.
Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines, employing a variety of techniques and media, including technology, to meet each student’s needs.
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.
Participate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
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 and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
Classroom Management and Organization
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Other
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
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.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct the work of instructional aide(s).
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion : Frequent walking
Lifting : May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non‑ambulatory students, lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment : Exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress
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