Special Education Teacher - Life Skills 1-5
Company: Kermit ISD
Location: Kermit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Reports to: Special Education Teacher Principal
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional Date Revised: 10-1-25
Dept./School: Assigned Campus 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 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: This position requires in-person
attendance and cannot be performed virtually. 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 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 Participate in
selection of books, equipment, and other instructional Student
Growth and Development Conduct ongoing assessments of student
achievement through formal and informal Provide or supervise
personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as 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 Plan and assign the
work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee Other
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences
with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Maintain
professional relationships with parents, students, and 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 Attend and participate in faculty meetings and
serve on staff committees as Follow district safety protocols and
emergency 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,
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 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. Reviewed by Date Received by Date
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