Secondary Life Skills Teacher
Company: Harmony ISD
Location: Big Sandy
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
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Qualifications Length of Work Year: 10 months School Year:
2025-2026 Bachelor's degree from accredited university Valid Texas
teaching certificate with required special education endorsements
for assignment (Special Education, EC-12; Core Subjects, 4-8)
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area Knowledge
of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and
Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and
implementation Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction
for special needs Effective communication skills Student teaching,
approved internship, or related work experience Tools/Equipment
Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional
equipment Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Responsibilities Provide special education students with learning
activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their
potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other
instructional materials to match student ability levels Work in
self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as
assigned 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 Conduct assessment of student learning
styles Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning
strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect
understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines
established by IEP Employ a variety of instructional techniques and
media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of
each student assigned Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to
modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education
students in regular classes with assignments Participate in ARD
Committee meetings on a regular basis Participate in selection of
books, equipment, and other instructional media Conduct ongoing
assessments of student achievement through formal and informal
testing Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and
feeding of students as stated in IEP
Keywords: Harmony ISD, Mesquite , Secondary Life Skills Teacher, Education / Teaching , Big Sandy, Texas
