What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER position at Connally ISD?
CONNALLY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB TITLE: Teacher WAGE/HOUR: Exempt/Professional
REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Teacher Pay Scale
DEPARTMENT: Varies DAYS: 187
ROLE AND PURPOSE:
The Teacher provides high-quality instruction that supports students' academic growth, critical thinking, and
engagement in learning. At CISD, this role ensures students receive rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and
meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for future academic and career opportunities. Teachers build
positive classroom environments, monitor student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure every student
receives the support needed to succeed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in education or a related field from an accredited institution
- Valid Texas teaching certification required in the appropriate content or grade level area
Experience:
- Strong knowledge of instructional best practices, curriculum standards, and classroom
- Ability to work effectively with diverse students, families, staff, and community partners
- Strong instructional, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Ability to use student data and instructional technology tools to monitor progress and improve
- Commitment to student growth, academic success, and equitable access to high-quality
- Bilingual skills preferred
I. INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
- Develop lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum.
- Use assessment data to inform instruction.
- Design lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners.
II. INSTRUCTION
- Deliver engaging instruction that promotes critical thinking and student participation.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to support student learning.
- Provide opportunities for student discussion, writing, and problem-solving.
- Monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Provide timely feedback to students.
- Adjust instruction based on student performance data.
- Establish a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment.
- Implement classroom management strategies that support learning.
- Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities.
- Participate in professional development and school initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians.
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS:
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending,
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
- Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions
APPROVED: Human Resources Department May 2026