Job Title: Teacher - Special Education (Brownsville)
Reports To: Principal
Organization: Tejano Center
Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools
Location:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Calendar Status: 10 Months (195 Days)
Salary: MIN: $57,150 annually MID: $71,800 annually MAX: $82,200 annually
Revised: May 27, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for
assignment
- Bilingual Certified Preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and
Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process 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 IEP
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. Plan and use appropriate
instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that
reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to
meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- 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 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. Sponsor outside
activities approved by campus principal.
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical,
and personal needs of students.
Classroom Management and Organization
Create 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 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).
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- 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, control behavior through physical restraint,
assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom
equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
- Environment: Exposure to biological hazards
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Equal Opportunity Statement
Tejano Center for Community Concerns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability, age, religion, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or
skills that may be required.
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