2026-2027 Special Education In Class Support (ICS) Teacher @ Klentzman Intermediate

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• •Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required by assignment
• •Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and subject matter in assigned position
• •Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• •Ability to plan and collaborate with general education teachers to provide high quality specially designed instruction (SDI)
• •Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• •Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
• •Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software and Learning Management Systems
• •Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• •Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• •Ability to plan and collaborate with general education teachers to provide high quality specially designed instruction (SDI)
• •Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• •Knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
• •Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software and Learning Management Systems
• •Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• •Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula, and individual education plan
• •Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district's curriculum program, and IEP
• •Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students
• •Implement instructional and linguistic modifications and/or accommodations per Admissions/Review/ Dismissal (ARD) committees and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPAC) committees
• •Work cooperatively with general education teachers to support special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• •Determine measurable instructional goals, objectives, and specially designed instruction (SDI) according to the student's needs related to their disability
• •Track, monitor and document student progress for IEP progress updates
• •Maintain appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines
• •Administer district and state assessments as appropriate to student population
• •Supervise the implementation of IEP goals/objectives by a paraprofessional including specially designed instruction required by the IEP
• •Create an inviting, risk free, supportive, and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students
• •Implement appropriate and effective behavior management systems in alignment with student behavior intervention plans, building and district policies and/or rules governing student conduct
• •Manage student behavior in accordance with behavior intervention plans, Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• •Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• •Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
• •Provide or supervise any specially designed instruction related to behavior
• •Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief
• •Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed
• •Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds)
• •Occasional heavy lifting and carrying (25-60 pounds)
• •May work prolonged or irregular hours
• •Frequent district-wide travel
• •Maintain emotional control under stress

Desired Qualifications

• •ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year
• •Direct work experience with individuals with disabilities preferred