Structured Learning Teacher

Primary Purpose:
Serve in Structured Learning Classroom (SLC), overseeing the implementation of specialized behavioral and academic support for students with significant behavioral needs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate; Special Education and General Education
Certification in Safety Care Training (can obtained after hire)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate ability to intervene in a crisis and physically restrain students as necessary
Thorough understanding of the components of a positive behavior support system
Expertise in the design, development, and implementation of a highly structured classroom that relies heavily on visual supports and strategies
Thorough Understanding of ARD committee process, Manifestation Determinations, and IEPs.

Experience:
Preferred Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in a special education setting
Preferred Experience in working with special education students identified with behavioral, emotional, and social disabilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies
1. Collaborate and communicate with students, parents, paraprofessionals, and administrators to support the academic and behavioral goals of students.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. 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 the students assigned.
4. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
5. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Behavioral Support
6. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
7. Implement classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment, including use of positive reinforcement techniques.
8. Manage student behavior in crisis situations.
9. Support students in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviors using approved intervention strategies.
10. Track and document student behavior for data collection and progress monitoring.

Assessment
11. Compile and evaluate comprehensive student information including classroom observations, personal interviews with the student, teacher, parents and others, and relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder. Consult with parents and teacher concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
12. Participate in the ARD committee to assist with the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of plans for students according to district procedures.
13. Compile, maintain and file reports, records, and other documents as required.
14. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Other

15. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Start Date: August 2026/2027 school year
Work Days: 187
Salary: District Compensation Plan