Middle School: Teacher Special Education Academic, Behavior, and Communication (ABC) 2026-2027

Job Overview
The Teacher Special Education ABC Middle School will provide instruction in academic, behavior, social and self-care skills to students with disabilities using a variety of teaching techniques, materials and equipment. Academic, Behavior and Communication (ABC) services are designed to provide intensive educational services for students that require a highly structured environment. Students with ABC services typically demonstrate significant repetitive stereotypical or challenging behaviors, little to no functional communication skills, high need for visual/physical structure, and the need for "ready to learn" behavioral skills. Any teacher who will coach a UIL sport will also provide athletic services related to that athletic sport and the athletic program.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery/Instruction

• Provide instruction to students with varying disabilities in the development of skills and knowledge that enables him or her to access the grade-level curriculum using accommodations and/or modifications in the least restrictive environment
• Prepare lesson plans and organize materials that are sequential and meaningful to instruction and geared to the student's assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and aligned with the general education curriculum
• Execute behavioral strategies as indicated in students' ARD documents (e.g. reinforcements, consequences, contingencies, etc.). Intervene using a continuum of behavior intervention strategies, up to and including approved physical restraint when students are in danger of harming themselves or others
• Utilize data collection tools and assessment results to document ongoing student program maintain and retain accurate records, and monitor and adjust instructional, behavioral, and social emotional educational plans
• Use appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology as recommended by related service providers/ARD to facilitate learning, communication, mobility, and positioning
• Fully implement students' IEPS, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials/ and or curriculum
• Provide for basic needs of students' who, because of their disability are not able to care for themselves regarding personal care, including but not limited to toileting and feeding
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure full implementation of students' IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, social skills, and accommodations/modification of materials and/or curriculum
• Maintain updated knowledge and understanding of prerequisite skills to students' assigned grade-level(s) content, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality with regards to student with disabilities as required by law
• Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school community personnel to develop an individual education program (IEP) for assigned students
• Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and Annual Goals/Objectives based on documentation of performance to present during Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
• Arrange and prepare draft ARD documents, participate in students' Full Individual Evaluation (FIE), provide progress reports to parents, and participated in required ARD meetings
• Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines related to serving students with disabilities
• Conduct and maintain tasks related to the School Health and Related Services Program (SHARS), including documentation of the provision of services

Program Support

• Participate in appropriate professional development activities, as required or assigned by campus, district, or special education department
• Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals regarding the implementation of students' IEPs and needs

If the position is tied to coaching a UIL sport, the following essential duties and responsibilities are applicable to coaching:

• Perform coaching duties as assigned as well as other duties required for the smooth, efficient operation of a successful athletic program
• Possess knowledge and adheres to UIL rules and regulations
• Assist the Athletic Department with budget, schedules, care/use of facilities
• Communicate with the Athletic Department on a regular basis

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None