Frontline Applicant Tracking - Region 17 Education Service Center

Openings as of 4/24/2025
Student Support Services

ECSE Special Education Teacher

JobID: 281

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/Early Childhood


Date Posted:
  3/13/2025


Location:
  Littlefield Primary School
(High-Needs School)


Date Available:
  08/04/2025


Closing Date:
  until filled


District:
  Littlefield Independent School District
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Littlefield ISD seeks a caring and competent individual to provide ECSE-aged special education students with learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for educational, emotional, physical, and social growth in a self-contained environment.   
 
Job Title: Special Education Teacher    
Reports to: Principal     Pay Grade: District Teacher Salary Schedule plus special education stipend 
 
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:  Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Experience:
At least one-year student teaching or approved internship (preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop Individualized Education Plans for students on caseload.
• Implement an instructional or functional skill development program for students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students 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.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and Development
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement to develop progress reporting information and present levels of performance
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
Classroom Management and Organization
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
•  Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
•  Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Other
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and
pulling. Move media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint when warranted; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.
 
Thank you for your interest in becoming an employee of Littlefield ISD!
 




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Openings as of 4/24/2025
Student Support Services

Jr High Special Education ResourceTeacher

JobID: 287

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/LD/BD Resource


Date Posted:
  5/17/2022


Location:
  Littlefield Jr. High School
(High-Needs School)


Date Available:
  08/04/2025


Closing Date:
  until filled


District:
  Littlefield Independent School District
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Position Type:  Junior High School Special Education Self-Contained-10 months
 
Location:  Littlefield ISD, Jr. High School Campus
 
Primary Purpose:
Provide special education students with functional 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 as well as other instructional materials to match student ability levels.  Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. 
 
Education/Qualifications:
                Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
                Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements
 
Special/Knowledge Skills:
                Knowledge of special needs of student in assigned area
                Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Education Plan goal setting process and implementation
                Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs students
                Effective verbal and written communication skills
 
Experience:
                One year student teaching preferred
 
Littlefield ISD seeks a qualified individual to provide Special Education instruction to junior high school students along a continuum of services. Expectations include the following:

-Collaboration with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEPs through the IEP Team process;
-Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or life skill development program for students with disabilities and show written evidence of preparation as required
-Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities and materials
-Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
-Participate in IEP Team meetings on a regular basis
-Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress through formal and informal testing
-Assume responsibility for extra-curricular activities as assigned
-Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students
-Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
-Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary in accordance with current legislation and student’s IEP
-Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP
-Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
-Plan and assign the work of paraprofessionals and oversee completion
-Establish and maintain open and professional communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
-Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
-Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
-Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district and board regulations and policies for special education teachers
-Compile, maintain, and file, all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
-Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on campus committees as required
-Maintain emotional control under stress
-May require prolonged standing and regular heavy lifting
 
Please apply at the following address:
 
http://www.lfdisd.org/about_us/employment_opportunities

For more information, please contact Brette Southard, Director of Special Education at 806-385-3292 or by email at bsouthard@lfdisd.org
 
We appreciate your interest in becoming an employee of Littlefield ISD!
 




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