Middle School Special Education Teacher
Kaufman, TX
Middle School Special Education Teacher – Life Skills
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Middle School Special Education Life Skills Teacher to serve students with moderate to significant disabilities. This position focuses on functional academics, daily living skills, communication, social skills, and pre-vocational readiness to promote independence and prepare students for life beyond the classroom. The ideal candidate will create a structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment while collaborating closely with families, related service providers, and the special education team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement individualized instruction aligned to student IEPs, focusing on functional academics, daily living skills (personal hygiene, cooking, safety, money management), communication, social skills, and community/vocational readiness.
- Develop, write, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); collect and analyze progress monitoring data; and prepare progress reports.
- Facilitate or participate in IEP/ARD meetings and collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers (SLP, OT, PT, BCBA), paraprofessionals, and families.
- Provide or oversee personal care and adaptive supports with dignity and safety as outlined in student IEPs.
- Utilize evidence-based practices, assistive technology, and community-based instruction when appropriate.
- Manage classroom behavior through positive behavior supports and implement individual behavior plans as needed.
- Supervise and train instructional paraprofessionals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all federal, state, and district special education regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid state teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement (or eligibility to obtain).
- Ability to meet Highly Qualified requirements for the assignment.
- Strong classroom management and behavior support skills.
- Knowledge of functional curriculum, IEP development, and characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other significant disabilities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to student dignity, independence, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching students with moderate to severe disabilities in a middle school or secondary setting.
- Experience with community-based instruction, vocational skills, or transition planning.
- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles or positive behavior supports.
- Experience supervising paraprofessionals.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
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