Elementary School: Teacher Special Education Resource/ In-Class Support/ Co-Teach 2026-2027

Job Overview

The Teacher Special Education Resource In-Class Support Co-Teach Elementary School will provide instruction in academic, behavior, social, and self-care skills to students with disabilities using a variety of teaching techniques, materials, and equipment.

Position Description

• Service Delivery/Instruction

• Provide instruction to students with varying disabilities in the development of skills and knowledge that enables him or her to access the grade-level curriculum using accommodations and/or modifications in the least restrictive environment

• Prepare lesson plans and organize materials that are sequential and meaningful to instruction and geared to the student’s assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and aligned with the general education curriculum

• Maintain knowledge of disability awareness in order to plan and implement appropriate specially designed instruction to enable students full access to the general education curriculum

• Utilize data collection tools and assessment results to document ongoing student program, maintain and retain accurate records, and monitor and adjust instructional, behavioral, and social emotional educational plans

• Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers and ARD to facilitate learning, communication, mobility, and positioning

• Fully implement student's IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum

• Provide for basic needs of students who, because of their disability, are not able to care for themselves regarding personal care, including but not limited to toileting and feeding

• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure full implementation of student's IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum

• Maintain updated knowledge and understanding of assigned grade level(s) content, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

• Comply with district, state, and federal guidelines related to serving students with disabilities

• Conduct and maintain tasks related to the School Health and Related Services Program (SHARS), including documentation of provision of services

• Participate in appropriate professional development activities as required or assigned by campus, district, or special education department

• Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals regarding the implementation of students IEPs and needs

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment or demonstrate competency through the state's Texas Content Competency Worksheet (TCCW) or has received statement of eligibility

• Valid Special Education Certification EC-12, or Special Education Specialist Certification EC-12

• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on needs and abilities of students

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technology equipment and software programs

• Promised ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms

• Occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

• Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties

• May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress