What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Teacher, Special Education - FOCUS (Life Skills) position at Heritage Elementary?
Position: 2025-2026 Teacher, Special Education - FOCUS (Life Skills)
Campus: Heritage Elementary
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate (Core Subjects or Generalist) and Special Education EC-12
- Alternative Certification Program applicants must have passed content exam(s) to be eligible for employment
- Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Job Description:
- Provide students with appropriate learning activities, structure and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth
- Prepare lessons that reflect strategies designed specifically for the academic, social and behavioral needs of students
- Work cooperatively with general education teachers to adjust behavioral approaches as needed for students to access the curriculum
- Provide direct instruction to support self-discipline and transition to the general education classroom with support from the FOCUS teacher or paraprofessional
- Maintain open communication with campus administrators and district special programs staff
- Other duties required by campus/district supervisors reflective of district policies and procedures
Salary:
- $61,000 for beginning teacher with "0" years experience. Based on 2024-2025 Compensation Plan.
- $1,000 Master's Degree addenda
- Additional $1,000 Doctorate Degree addenda
- $3,000 Stipend - FOCUS Teacher
Pay Grade: Certified Instructional, 10 Duty Months
Other Information:
Please apply online, attaching your resume and letter of interest. Three references must be received and must include your current building principal. ACP Candidates must attach the Statement of Eligibility (SOE).
The District contributes $400/month to the cost of employee only health insurance, which is $175/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking
- Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
- Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress
Salary : $175 - $400
