Special Education Teacher – Structured Learning Class

Liberty High School

Special Education Teacher providing adapted learning experiences for students with disabilities. Collaborating with staff to develop tailored educational plans and fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeFrisco • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide students with disabilities appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them achieve educational progress related to their intellectual, communication, emotional, social, physical, and self-help skills.
Develop modified curricula and other instructional materials to address each student’s ability level.
Collaborate with parents and other staff members to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through the ARD/IEP Committee process, including attendance at ARDC meeting.
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the students’ IEPs and reflect the District's established curriculum; demonstrate written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles/needs, including activities, materials and equipment.
Use technology (including assistive technology) to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Plan and supervise assignments for teaching assistants and volunteers.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
Help students develop independence and self-advocacy skills.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
Create classroom environments 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.
Provide positive behavioral supports to manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
Must be physically capable of implementing student restraint as a last resort for safety.
Establish and maintain open communications by conducting conferences with parents, student, related service providers, principals and teachers.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents and colleagues.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other documents required for District and TEA compliance.
Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, District and school regulations and policies related to the delivery of special education services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education PK Positions: EC-6/PK and ESL Elementary Positions: Elem Self Contained 1 – 8, or Generalist/Core EC – 6 Middle School Positions: Generalist/Core 4-8, or EC – 6
Knowledge of academic subject assigned
Demonstrated proficiency in creation, implementation and progress monitoring of specially designed instruction
Ability to individualize instruction to prepare students for participation in Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) to the maximum extent possible
Minimum of three years of special education teaching experience is preferred
Knowledge and experience in working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)Modified Curricula DevelopmentAssistive TechnologyStudent AssessmentBehavioral Support StrategiesLesson PlanningProgress MonitoringInstructional Material DevelopmentSpecial Education ComplianceLeast Restrictive Environment (LRE) Preparation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationPositive Role ModelingIndependence and Self-Advocacy SupportProfessional Relationship Management

Certifications

Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education