Special Education Life Skills Teacher

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Special Education - Life SkillsDate Posted:3/23/2026Location:Harmony ElementaryDate Available:2026-2027 School YearClosing Date:04/02/2026 / Until FilledEAST CENTRAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTJob Announcement - March 23, 2026Special Education Life Skills TeacherThe position of a Special Education Life Skills Teacher will be available at East Central ISD for the 2026-2027 school year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is 4:00 pm., April 02, 2026, or until the position is filled.POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist and support building principals to ensure on-site administration and execution of the district's educational programs, policies, and regulations and quality instruction for all students in a safe and healthy environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: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.Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curriculum as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer (s).Use technology in the teaching/learning process.Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, feeding, and toileting of students as stated in IEP.Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.NOTE: Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant's resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all of the minimum requirements will be considered.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited universityValid Texas Teaching Certificate Special Education EC-12 and Generalist or Core Subject EC-6[Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate]EQUIPMENT USED: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students.WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting 45 pounds or over) and positioning for students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School YearSALARY: Based on the 2026-2027 Classroom Teacher Salary ScaleRoland ToscanoSuperintendent of Schools