Special Education Teacher
Young World Physical Education, Kennedale, TX, United States
Special Education Teacher – ELAR Content (2026-2027)
Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Job Description
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 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 an accredited university; valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of special needs of students in the assigned area; familiarity with ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting; ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs; effective communication skills.
Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related professional experience.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each assigned student.
Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill‑development program for assigned students and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment reflecting the learning styles and needs of assigned students.
Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines; employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, including technology, to meet the needs and capabilities of each student.
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.
Contribute to the selection of books, equipment, and instructional media.
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 their IEP.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Consult with district and outside resource persons regarding educational, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
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.
Interact with students professionally, calmly, and using de‑escalation language and tone.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
Collaborate with teachers and service providers to ensure access to grade‑level instruction and intervention, while meeting individualized needs for students in specialized programs such as EA, BASE, and ECSE classrooms.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aides and volunteers and oversee their completion.
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 required documents.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Direct the work of instructional aides.
Work Demands
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, and moving adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.
Environment:
Exposure to biological hazards.
Mental Demand:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Contact Information
Michael Cagle, Principal
Kennedale High School, Kennedale, Texas
Phone: 817‑563‑8101
Email: caglem@kisdtx.net
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Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Job Description
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 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 an accredited university; valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of special needs of students in the assigned area; familiarity with ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting; ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs; effective communication skills.
Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related professional experience.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each assigned student.
Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill‑development program for assigned students and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment reflecting the learning styles and needs of assigned students.
Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines; employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, including technology, to meet the needs and capabilities of each student.
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.
Contribute to the selection of books, equipment, and instructional media.
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 their IEP.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Consult with district and outside resource persons regarding educational, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
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.
Interact with students professionally, calmly, and using de‑escalation language and tone.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
Collaborate with teachers and service providers to ensure access to grade‑level instruction and intervention, while meeting individualized needs for students in specialized programs such as EA, BASE, and ECSE classrooms.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aides and volunteers and oversee their completion.
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 required documents.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Direct the work of instructional aides.
Work Demands
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, and moving adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.
Environment:
Exposure to biological hazards.
Mental Demand:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Contact Information
Michael Cagle, Principal
Kennedale High School, Kennedale, Texas
Phone: 817‑563‑8101
Email: caglem@kisdtx.net
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