Elementary School Teacher

About the Employer

Job Title: 2026-2027 Sped Teacher
Location: In Person, Westlawn Elementary, Texarkana, TX
Type: Full-time
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Texas Special Education Certification Required
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The Life Skills SPED Behavior Teacher Responsibilities Include:
- Assess students to determine the need for special education services
- Prepare IEPs or 504s for students who qualify
- Follow IDEA regulations and comply with other federal and state laws and policies concerning special education services
- Provide services to assigned students in support of their IEPs and student learning plans
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional lessons and activities
- Create a safe and positive educational climate in which students may learn
- Develop student learning plans and support students in accomplishing their learning objectives
- Teach an aligned curriculum
Be clear about what students need to know and how they will demonstrate what they have learned
Maintain a focus on student academic and performance outcomes
Use direct instruction, personalized learning, and special education strategies to help students gain proficiency
Differentiate instruction and implement student learning plans in a way that maximizes time on task, student engagement, and student learning
Support students in the development of habits of success
Be creative in finding online resources and materials to supplement instruction and support personalized learning
Work with colleagues and the administration to accomplish the school's goals as outlined in the school action plan
Assess student proficiency, monitor student progress, and provide grades in accordance with school procedures and regulations
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
Tutor students on an individual basis
Observe and evaluate student's performance
Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
Communicate with and engage parents and families to support student learning and habits of success
Expand personal leadership skills
Participate in professional learning communities and function well as part of a team
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About the Position:
The Third Future Schools Special Needs Teachers help students improve academic proficiency and build habits of success. Special Education Teachers primarily support students with IEPs or 504s, but they also help all students who have challenges learning and raising proficiency. They deliver high-quality instruction and work with colleagues to accomplish the TFS mission and vision.
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Salary:
The maximum salary for a teacher with at least three years of demonstrated achievement results is $75,000
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Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Vision Insurance
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Work Location: In Person
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Return:** Full-time employment with Third Future Schools