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Teacher Special Education (Succeeding in Academic and Independent Living Skills) - Juan Seguin Elementary

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Dec 2025

About the role

Teacher Special Education (Succeeding in Academic and Independent Living Skills) - Juan Seguin Elementary - (250002KM)

Description

Job Overview
The Teacher Special Education SAILS Elementary Schools will provide instruction in academic, behavior, communication, independent living, social, and personal care skills to students with disabilities using a variety of teaching techniques, materials and equipment. The Succeeding in Academic and Independent Living Skills (SAILS) program generally serves students with cognitive disabilities who require a curriculum focusing on (1) academic instruction based on prerequisite skills that are aligned to grade level TEKS, (2) communication/social skills, (3) independent living skills, and (4) job readiness/self-determination skills.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

Conduct instructional and other professional activities consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws
Safeguard confidentiality with regard to students with disabilities
Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school/community personnel in the development of clear, measurable Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals and objectives that are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Apply knowledge of human development and disabilities to plan and implement appropriate curriculum with appropriate accommodations, modifications and adaptations
Document ongoing student progress, retain and maintain accurate records, including but not limited to, support and service logs, regular data collection on IEP targets and behavior (skill development and mastery) and progress updates
Administer and analyze student assessment appropriately, including but not limited to, state and district testing, and informal criterion-referenced assessments
Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and annual goals/objectives based on the results of administered student assessments
Prepare, organize and implement lesson plans that are developmentally and age-appropriate based on student IEPs,including behavior intervention plans and accommodations/modifications of materials and curriculum
Direct and oversee the activities of an educational setting paraprofessional, aide, volunteer, or peer tutor
Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as documented in the ARD and/or recommended by related service providers to facilitate learning, communication, mobility and positioning
Execute behavioral strategies as indicated in students' ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies). Intervene using a continuum of behavior intervention strategies, up to and including restraint when student is in danger of harming self or others
Prepare paperwork for and participate in Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
Participate in appropriate campus/district professional development activities as required or assigned
Provide for basic needs of students who, because of their disability, are not able to care for themselves including personal care (e.g., personal hygiene, toileting, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning and feeding)

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.