Special Education Teacher – English Resource, Inclusion

Liberty High School

. Provide individualized instruction and accommodations in general education and/or special education environments .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMcKinney • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individualized instruction and accommodations for students with diverse abilities, while effectively collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Proficient in conducting assessments, analyzing data, and maintaining compliance with special education regulations.

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Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special EducationSPED & ELAR CertificationCreating and Implementing Specially Designed InstructionConducting Formal and Informal AssessmentsSupervising Teacher Aides

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Hard Skills

Individualized InstructionIEP Development and ImplementationData AnalysisBehavior Intervention PlansSpecial Education Regulations Compliance

Soft Skills

Emotional Control Under StressCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special EducationSPED & ELAR Certification

Industry Keywords

Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) ProcessStudent Progress MonitoringAccommodations and ModificationsPersonal Care and Medical CareExtracurricular Activities Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individualized instruction and accommodations in general education and/or special education environments
Support students’ diverse abilities and identify their unique needs
Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process and ARD Committee meetings
Collaborate with students, parents, campus staff, District staff, classroom teachers, service providers, and support personnel to develop and implement IEPs
Conduct formal and informal assessments and analyze student progress data
Use data to plan instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment
Implement modifications, accommodations, behavior supports, and Behavior Intervention Plans
Support special education students across school settings
Collaborate on student schedules and supervise paraprofessionals, volunteers, and assigned teacher aides
Support communication, technology, problem-solving, social/emotional development, independence, and growth
Provide or supervise personal, medical, and feeding care when specified in IEPs
Maintain classroom environments, student records, confidentiality, and required documentation
Participate in extracurricular activities, faculty meetings, committees, and professional development
Comply with federal, state, District, and school special education regulations and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education
SPED & ELAR certification required, as stated in the job title
Knowledge of assigned academic subject(s)
Demonstrated proficiency in creating, implementing, and progress-monitoring specially designed instruction
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to assist with positioning students with physical disabilities
Ability to provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and student feedings as stated in IEPs
Ability to travel districtwide
Ability to supervise assigned teacher aide(s)

Benefits

Comp & perks

184-day work year
Professional development through campus and District training
Equal opportunity employment